Five Points Redevelopment and Revitalization

Due to the overwhelming interest in revitalizing and redeveloping this key area, the City of Lafayette hired the design firm MKSK to help outline a vision for its future. During this study information was gathered through stakeholder meetings and public o...

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...

2018 Zoo Run Run 5k

Columbian Park Zoo is busy preparing for the 2018 Zoo Run Run and issuing a call for participants and volunteers. The race will be held Saturday, July 21 at 8:00 a.m. Race day activities begin at 6:00 a.m. and are expected to conclude by 11:00 a.m.

The rac...

A look back at an incredible year

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...

Junior Police Academy Registration Now Open!

The Lafayette Police Department will be hosting its Juvenile Police Academy on July 17, 18, and 19.  This academy is for children ages 12 to 14 only.  All applicants must be Tippecanoe County residents and should have an interest in law ...

Join the LPD!

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 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.

2018 Fun Guide

Looking for something FUN to do in Lafayette? Check out the 2018 Lafayette Parks and Recreation Fun Guide for information about all the goings on at the parks this year!

2018 Fun Guide

Grandparents Day at the Cove

Celebrate your grandkids at the Cove! Grandparents get in free with a PAID child admission.

Military Appreciation Day at the Cove

Bring your Military ID card and receive free admission to the Cove! Thank you for your service to our country.

Mom's Day at the Cove

Just because Mother's Day is in May doesn't mean we can't celebrate our moms! Enjoy mother/child activities at Tropicanoe Cove all day long. All moms will receive free admission with a PAID child admission.

Workreation Information

Workreation is a volunteer program for kids ages 7 to 17 years of age. The program offers children the opportunity to perform light cleaning and maintenance in the parks in exchange for a "Kids Can Pass". Kids may volunteer 1 hour per day at eit...

Swimming Lessons

Swimming lessons will once again be offered at Castaway Bay, with both morning and evening sessions available.

Session 1: June 18-29

Session 2: July 9-20

Download your registration form here: http://www.lafayette.in.gov/488/Swimming-Lessons

Weekly Family Nights

Family Night makes it easy for you to have lots of fun while saving money on admission. Join us after 4:00pm on each Family Night for reduced admission prices and longer operating hours.

Tuesdays at Castaway Bay ($2 per person)

Wednesdays at Tropicanoe Cove...

McAllister Summer Camp

Summer Camp

Get your bathing suits ready, it is time for fun in the sun with your friends! McAllister Recreation Center offers kids a chance to be active during summer break. Campers visit the department's aquatic facilities and other parks throughout the ...

Fitness on Demand

Fitness On Demand  

McAllister Recreation Center has a new individual and group fitness room for you all to try. Fitness on Demand is a smart fitness kiosk that provides world-class fitness programming by schedule or on-demand. Browse hundreds of ...

Trinity Life Ministry Hygiene Drive

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Traffic Blitz Project

Tippecanoe County Traffic Safety Partnership issues 307 citations, makes 6 arrests during 2018 Click It or Ticket

Over 24 days, the Tippecanoe County Traffic Safety Partnership, which consists of the Lafayette Police Department, West Lafayette Police Depar...

Lafayette Police Hosting RAD Training

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Junior Police Academy - Register Now

The Lafayette Police Department will be hosting its Junior Police Academy on July 17, 18, and 19.  This academy is for children ages 12 to 14.  The Junior Police Academy program allows children to participate in activities that instill a...

Police arrest man after stand off on S 18th Street

Lafayette Police Respond to Barricaded Subject – Arrest

Today, June 1st, around 9:45 the Lafayette Police Department assisted case workers with the Department of Child Services on an on-going investigation in the 3300-block of South 18^th Street. ...

RAD Kids Class

The Lafayette Police Department will be hosting a RAD Kid’s class the week of June 25th to June 28^th at Durgan School, located at 1840 S. 18^th St.  The RAD class will take place 8:00 am to 10:00 am each day for ages 5-7 years old, and 1...

Street Crimes Unit Makes Drug Arrest

May 22^nd,

On Tuesday, May 22^nd, around 9:45 pm, The Lafayette Police Department Street Crimes Unit conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation in the 500-block of South 18^th Street.  The driver was identified as Randall Willis (32) and his pas...

Shots Fired Arrest

Date: May 24, 2018

On the above date, at approximately 11:00 pm, the Lafayette Police Department received several calls regarding shots being fired in the 1000-block of Heath St.  Officers arrived on scene and observed evidence of shots fired in t...

Shooting incident on Everett Street

Shooting Investigation on Everett Street

On May 12^th, at around 3:00 am, the Lafayette Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 1700 block of Everett Street.  Officers arrived and were advised by witnesses of having ...

Police make arrest during armed robbery

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Shooting incident on Broadway Street

The Lafayette Police Department, at about 6:45 am on Saturday, April 7, responded to a report of a shooting incident in the 1400 block of Broadway Street.  Police arrived and located one male victim, inside the residence, with a single gunshot wo...

Suspect Arrested from March 23rd Family Express Robbery

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Restore Sagamore

Beginning April 2, South Street will be reconstructed between Earl Avenue to Sagamore Parkway and from Sagamore Parkway to Hamman Street. Local traffic to businesses will be maintained; however, South Street will be closed to through traffic.  Sa...

Traffic Stop Leads to Warrant Arrest

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We-Tip Report Leads to 3 Drug Arrests

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Washington Street Shots Fired Death Investigation

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Teacher Arrested for Child Explotation

The Lafayette Police Department Detective Division, along with Lafayette Police School Resource Officers, Tippecanoe County Prosecutors Office High Tech Crimes Unit, and Lafayette School Corporation officials, initiated a child abuse investigation involvi...

Homicide Investigation in the 900 block of Virginia St

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New podcast available

In our continuing effort to give insight into policing and your local law enforcement, Inside The Squad is embarking on a four part series on Officer health and wellness. You will be surprised at the health risks police have due to shift work, stress, eat...

Lafayette Police Promotion and Swearing in Ceremony

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Child Solicitation Arrest

Child Solicitation Arrest

Today, at around 9:00 am, Lafayette Police served a search warrant at 2224 Meadow Drive.  Police arrested the resident, Kevin William Flynn (27) of Lafayette for Child Solicitation and Possession of Child Pornography.&...

Reminder to Secure Your Firearms

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***Update: She has been found and is safe*** Lafayette Police Looking for Missing Female

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Two LPD K9's Receive Protective Vests

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Drug Task Force Makes Arrest for Dealing Methamphetamine

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Police Looking for Person of Interest in Overnight Murder

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Charlisa Vorice Arrested in Charles St Stabbing

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Joshua Balser Arrested for Stabbing

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Shooting on Phipps Court

On Thursday January 25, at approximately 10:15 PM, Lafayette Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 3000 block of Phipps Court.  Officers arrived and located one adult male victim, Isaiah Powe 41, who suffered a gunshot wound to the l...

Lieutenant McCoy Graduates from Northwestern

Lieutenant Scott McCoy, a 22 year veteran of the Lafayette Police Department, recently graduated from the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety.  The course is a 10 week program, which was implemented by the Northwestern Center for Pub...

Stabbing Investigation

On the above date, at approximately 12:40 am, the Lafayette Police Department received a call about a subject who had been stabbed at a residence near the intersection of South Street and South 26^th Street.  Officers arrived at the scene and loca...

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

Traffic Stop – Drug Arrest

On the evening of January 11, at around 9:15 pm, a Lafayette Police Officer conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of New York Street, wherein the driver fled the vehicle.  The officer chased the driver on f...

Zoo Run Run - register now!

This 5K run/walk travels through the historic Columbian Park Neighborhood and offers a fun, inexpensive way to get your family up and moving! Mingle with zoo staff and some of your favorite zoo residents! 

A Kids' fun run will also take place at 9...

Mini-Camp Opportunities for Little Learners

Developed specifically with early childhood learning foundations in mind, Zoo Sprouts Mini-Camps give little learners (ages 3-4) a chance to explore nature and animals in a safe, nurturing environment.  Get to know nature through play experiences...

Animal Meet 'n Greet

Is there a Zoo animal you’d love to meet?  Reserving a private Animal Meet ‘n Greet may be right for you!  Our Animal Meet ‘n Greet program includes a private encounter with your choice of Animal Ambassador ...