2018 Year in Review

Pride, Progress and Purpose – these are the defining elements of our city. Hometown PRIDE is evident through the many outstanding celebrations and collaborations in our community. Our PROGRESS is measured by how we attract new business, maintain and grow ...

Purdue University is Celebrating 150 Years!

Purdue University's Sesquicentennial celebration is a time to reintroduce Purdue's people - past, present, and future - to the world. It's a time to redefine the scope of land-grant universities and challenge global leaders to take GIANT LEAPS in solving ...

Restore Sagamore Project Completed!

When the State of Indiana relinquished US 52 to the City of Lafayette in 2014, these dreamers joined forces to plan the renovation of a segment of Sagamore Parkway from Schuyler Avenue to Main Street. The goals of efficiently moving traffic, improving dra...

Loeb Stadium Construction Project News

Transformation is key to a vital community. People and places must work together to cultivate change and in doing so create and inspire experiences that exceed expectations. The announcement this week of the new $16 million multi-purpose sports stadium pl...

Greater Lafayette Needs Your Thoughts

Business leaders, government officials and local organizations from across Greater Lafayette have come together to form the Greater Lafayette Marketing Coalition (GLMC). This group is working to define and share the value of Greater Lafayette as a place t...

City of Lafayette Reconfiguring Sanitation Routes

City of Lafayette Reconfiguring Sanitation Routes

LAFAYETTE, INDIANA – January 7, 2019 – The Lafayette Sanitation Department will be reorganizing its sanitation routes beginning February 4, 2019, in order to bring routes into balance and offer the most eff...

Loeb Stadium Construction - Wallace Avenue Closure

Bowen Engineering will be installing waterline, storm structures/pipe, a new underground holding tank for groundwater, and restoration in preparation for the new Loeb Stadium Project. The project has an expected duration of 6-7 months. Please allow for ex...

Lafayette Renew Named Outstanding Project by State Group

The award, for work done on Brown Street in downtown Lafayette, was presented at the annual INASFM conference held September 5-7, 2018 in Evansville, Indiana.

The Brown Street project is a great example of how Lafayette Renew exemplifies the attributes of ...

Star Crossing Project to Transform Downtown Parking Lot

The parking lot immediately west of City Hall will be closed permanently on Monday, October 1, 2018 to accommodate construction of the Star City Crossing building, a mixed-use project development. The design of this private commercial development includes...

Enhancements to Utility Billing Customer Payment Portal!

In an ongoing effort to offer improved convenience and efficiency, the City’s water, sewer, stormwater and irrigation customers are now able to pay with a credit card or an electronic check and to self-enroll in electronic fund transfer (EFT) for automati...

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LPD Podcast

In 2017, under the direction of Chief Flannelly, the Community Outreach and Crime Prevention Unit created a podcast, a digital audio series available for download by the Lafayette community.  Hosted by Lt. Brian Gossard and Sgt. Scott Galloway, t...

Nextdoor is growing!

Nextdoor is the private social network for you, your neighbors and your community. It's the easiest way for you and your neighbors to talk online and make all of your lives better in the real world. And it's free.

Thousands of neighborhoods are already usi...

New Fire Engine for LFD - Engine 9

2017 Pierce Impel Fire Apparatus - Engine 9

New firetruck for LFD...Squad 7

2016 Marion Rescue Fire Apparatus - Squad 7

Jeff Academy Cadet Class 2015-2016

The 2015-2016 Jeff Cadet Class will graduate on May 17th.

2016 LFD Recruit Class

Pictured left to right:
Ryan Thoma
Cody Roby
Matthew Peters
John Eason
Caleb Hufford
Jared Lohmeyer

Fire Prevention Bureau of the Year

Our Fire Prevention Office was named the 2013 Fire Prevention Bureau of the Year by the Fire Inspector’s Association of Indiana.

Battalion Chiefs Awards

The Battalion Chiefs hosted an awards banquet to acknowledge members with awards and unit citations for their performance under duress.

Life Saving Awards and Unit Citations

Members of the department were presented with Unit Citations and Lifesaving medals for incidents in which they rescued and resuscitated 2 citizens from fires.

Promotion of Randy Evans, Toby Frost, and Bob McCord

On April 28, 2015, Captain Randy Evans was promoted to Assistant Chief of Special Operations. Lieutenant Toby Frost was promoted to Captain, and Firefighter Bob McCord was promoted to Lieutenant.

Fire Suppression

Largest division of the department that is responsible for emergency medical services, fire suppression, mitigation of disasters, and rescue activities

Jeff Fire & Rescue Academy

Giving high school students the opportunity to be exposed to the fire service as a career option.

Fire Prevention Show

Come join us for the Fire Prevention Show the week of October 5th-8th at the Jefferson High School Auditorium.

New Online Registration System in the Works

The Lafayette Parks Department is currently working on implementing a new online registration system for our programs, classes, and rentals. Be sure to check back often for updated information. This includes McAllister and Zoo programs!

Park Winterization

As the weather gets colder, our Parks staff will be winterizing our parks. This includes turning off drinking fountains and closing down bathrooms.

The following parks have been winterized for the 2018/2019 season:

• Arlington Park
• Armstrong Park restrooms - p...

New Loeb Stadium coming in 2020

A brand new Loeb Stadium is coming to Columbian Park. The current stadium was built in 1940 and is the home field for Lafayette Jefferson High School baseball, American Legion baseball, the Colt World Series, and Prospect League team, Lafayette Aviators. ...

Get Ready to Race your Friends at the Cove!

A new, mat-racer slide is coming to Lafayette’s Tropicanoe Cove Family Aquatic Center. The slide will be 44-feet tall, and will be installed within the Aquatics Center on the side closest to Loeb Stadium.

The new slide will stand six-feet taller ...

Pickleball Court Dedication Ceremony

LAFAYETTE PARKS AND RECREATION DEDICATES NEW PICKLEBALL COURTS AT MCCAW PARK 

LAFAYETTE, IN –SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 – The City of Lafayette and Lafayette Parks and Recreation held a  dedication ceremony today for the new pickleball courts at ...

Lafayette Police Arrest Two for Drug and Weapons Charges

For Immediate Release                                           &a...

Lafayette Police Investigating a Homicide

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LPD 2019 Spring Citizens Academy

Lafayette Police Department

20 N. 6^th Street

Lafayette, Indiana 47901

For Immediate Release 

Contact: Lt. Brian Phillips

January 28, 2019 blphillips@lafayette.in.gov

(765) 807-1224

Spring 2019 LPD Citizens Academy

The Lafayette Police Department will be ...

Drug Task Force Investigation Leads to Arrest for Fentanyl Dealing

For Immediate Release                                          &am...

LPD Student of the Month

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Winter Weather Press Release

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Officer Involved Shooting Press Conference Information

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Runaway Donald Gritton Located

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Search warrant leads to drug and weapon arrest

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Another update to the Officer Involved Shooting

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Officer Involved Shooting Update

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Passing of Officer William Meluch

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Police Looking for Missing Juvenile Runaway

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Police Investigating False Report of a Robbery

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Lafayette Police Arrest Pharmacy Burglary Suspect

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Lafayette Police Kidnapping Investigation

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Robbery Investigation and Arrest

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Lafayette Police Assist with Warrant Arrest

Lafayette Police Department

20 N. 6^th Street

Lafayette, Indiana 47901

For Immediate Release 

Contact: Lt. Brian Phillips

December 3, 2018 blphillips@lafayette.in.gov

(765) 807-1224

Lafayette Police SWAT/Negotiator Response to 605 S. 19^th Street

On Decemb...

Robbery Investigation & Arrest

Lafayette Police Department

20 N. 6^th Street

Lafayette, Indiana 47901

For Immediate Release 

Contact: Lt. Brian Phillips

November 27, 2018 blphillips@lafayette.in.gov

(765) 807-1224

Lafayette Police Robbery Investigation

On November 23, 2018 at approxima...

Homicide Investigation Update

Lafayette Police Department

20 N. 6^th Street

Lafayette, Indiana 47901

For Immediate Release Contact: Lt. Brian Phillips

November 19, 2018 blphillips@lafayette.in.gov

(765) 807-1224

Lafayette Police Investigating Homicide

UPDATED INFORMATION:

On the evening of Nov...

Lafayette Police Investigating a Homicide

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Investigation and Arrest for Child Solicitation

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Lafayette police swearing in 3 new officers and promoting 4.

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Missing Runaway Located

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Passing of Retired LPD K9 Tico

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FY2018 Blitz 95 post-enforcement media

September 11, 2108                                           &...

Police Arrest Rape Suspect

On Monday, August 27^th, the Lafayette Police Department responded to a battery complaint in the 10 block of Bordeaux Boulevard.  Police arrived and the victim, a 54-year-old female, reported she was sexually assaulted by a family member. &nbs...

Lafayette Police Investigating a Reported Armed Robbery on Amelia Ave

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UPDATE: Lafayette Police Investigating Dead Body Found on Amelia Ave

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Lafayette Police Investigating Body Found

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Wildlife Workshops - classes for kids ages 8-11

Get ready for some hands-on, brains-on fun!  Kids will explore wildlife and nature topics through a variety of engaging activities, including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) explorations, model-making, behind-the-scenes excursions, ...

Critter Classes - classes for kids ages 5-7

Nothing brings out the natural curiosity of a child the way animals do!  With Critter Classes your child will have the opportunity to learn about wildlife, up-close and hands-on.  Each class focuses on a different animal group.  ...

Zoo Sprouts - classes for kids ages 3-4

Developed specifically with early childhood learning foundations in mind, this hour long class gives little learners a chance to explore nature and animals in a safe, nurturing environment.  Get to know nature through play experiences, art, songs...

Two at the Zoo

With Two at the Zoo, young children can learn with their favorite play partner - you!  Classes are drop-in, and include on-your-own exploratory play time featuring educational stations with zoo artifacts (like feathers, shells, puppets and replic...

Apply now to be a Zoo Teen in 2019!

Applications are now available for the 2019 Zoo Teen program.  This structured volunteer program for ages 14-17 focuses on building transferable job skills in the unique Zoo environment.  For more info email zooteen@lafayette.in.gov.

Go Wild! Birthday Parties

Make your child's birthday a WILD one!  Designed for children ages 3- 12, a Go Wild! Birthday Party is a great way to make your child’s birthday extra special.  Leave the entertainment to us - we’ll make it a day your child will...

Zoo seeks Zoo Teen candidates

Columbian Park Zoo is now accepting applications for the 2019 Zoo Teen program. Applications are due by 5:00pm on March 1, 2019.

PRESS RELEASE 

Columbian Park Zoo seeks Zoo Teen candidates

LAFAYETTE, IN - January 22, 2019 - Columbian Park Zoo is now accepting applications for the 2019 Zoo Teen program.

The Zoo Teen program is a structured volunteer opportunity for in...