Lawton Police Department

It's back! Get ready for the 41st annual 'Cops N' Kids' picnic. It will be coming to Elmer Thomas Park on Saturday, September 9th (09-09-23) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Make plans now, you won't want to miss it.

It's back in 2023 bigger and better than ever before. Get ready for the 12th annual Lawton Police Department Car Show and Poker Run returning to the Comanche County Fairgrounds later this month.

The Lawton Police Department is warning business owners and people, in general, to be very careful when dealing with cash transactions. Make sure what you're holding is actual currency and not counterfeit cash.

The Lawton Police Department and Crime Stoppers of S.W. Oklahoma need your help to identify these auto burglars. Watch the video and if you recognize these suspects you're encouraged to notify the police.

The Lawton Police Department (LPD) is asking for your help in identifying a suspect who stole a handgun from a local pawn shop. If you know who this person is and can assist LPD with any details you're encouraged to make contact.

It's hard to believe this is the 40th annual 'Cops N' Kids' picnic. Unfortunately, they had to cancel the event for the past few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but 2022 is a go!

The body-cam footage of the officer-involved shooting that took place on (12-05-21) has been released by LPD and the City of Lawton. WARNING: before you watch it know that it contains very graphic and disturbing images, language, and scenes of violence.

The Lawton Police Department (LPD) has issued a warning to the citizens of Lawton, Fort Sill about a new phone scam that's making the rounds. Several people have fallen victim to the scam and/or have reported scamming attempts to the police. Don't fall for it, or it could cost you $100s maybe even $1,000s of dollars!

LPD (Lawton Police Department) and Crime Stoppers of S.W. Oklahoma are needing our help to identify this burglar. The store's video surveillance cameras captured the thief in the act, but he's still on the loose and police are looking for him. Take a quick look at the photos.

You're invited to 'Coffee with Cops' tomorrow morning (03-08-22) at Viridian Coffee Co. located at 343 N.W. 2nd Street from 7:00-am until 11:00-am. Officers with LPD (Lawton Police Department) will be on-site to meet and greet you. Plus, there's FREE COFFEE!

LPD (Lawton Police Department) is now accepting applications for new officers. If you've ever dreamed of a career in law enforcement, now's your chance! If you're currently looking for a job, or maybe a career change, this could be it.

Well, that didn't take too long. There's a new scam in Lawton, Fort Sill. It's seems like as soon as a scam is identified, another quickly takes it's place. This time around it's counterfeit money, so be on the look out for fake $100 bills. Several local and area businesses have reported receiving these counterfeit bills. LPD (Lawton Police Department) have confirmed this and are warning business owners and people in general to be very careful when dealing with cash transactions.