Lakewood Police Department Launches “Caught Being Safe” Helmet Program
This summer, the Lakewood Police Department is partnering with the University Hospitals Safe Kids/Safe Community coalition and local businesses to launch the “Caught Being Safe” Helmet Reward Program. The initiative is designed to encourage bicycle safety among children in the community by rewarding those who wear helmets. Throughout the summer months, Lakewood neighborhood police officers […]
Community Safety Message: Secure Gun Storage
In recognizing June as National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Mayor George, LCSD Superintendent Niedzwiecki, and LPD Chief Fischer offer reminders about safe gun storage and preventing gun violence.
Coffee with a Cop/Firefighter Set For January 31st
Join our officers and neighborhood paramedic on Saturday, January 31st from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for coffee and get to know our first responders at The Quilting Bee, 1456 Warren Road. There will also be a special activity for kids.
Lakewood PD Introduces Coffee With A Vet Program
The Lakewood Police Department has launched a new outreach program aimed at connecting with Veterans in the community. The initiative, called Coffee With A Vet, began this month at the Cove Community Center and is led by Lakewood police officers who are also military Veterans. The idea is modeled after the department’s Coffee With A […]
Community Safety Message: Secure Gun Storage
As summer approaches and children and teens may be more often at home alone or visiting friends’ homes, Mayor Meghan George and Superintendent Maggie Niedzwiecki and Police Chief Kevin Fischer remind residents of the importance of safe gun storage, noting that secure firearm storage is an adult responsibility. Gun violence is the leading cause of […]
Lakewood Police Department Introduces Blue Envelope Program
The Lakewood Police Department is launching a new program to help residents with special needs communicate with officers during motor vehicle operator interactions. The Blue Envelope Program helps individuals on the autism spectrum or with other disabilities provide documents to officers, along with details on any communication issues they may have, especially during stressful situations. […]
Lakewood Conducting Exam for Entry-Level Patrol Officer Positions
The Lakewood Civil Service Commission is conducting an examination for Entry-Level Patrol Officer through the National Testing Network. Go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, click on Law Enforcement > Ohio > City of Lakewood. What to expect at the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website: Completion of the application Review all information related to the City of Lakewood police officer position, including […]