In 1992, the Lakeland Police Department established the Victim Assistance Program to assist crime victims and their families to regain a level of normalcy enjoyed by them prior to their tragedy, and to ensure compliance with the Florida Victim/Witness Rights laws.

You will find a wide range of information on our victim assistance web pages. Just follow the links below in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section to learn about our services and victim benefits.

In the episode of LPD On The Record below, Victim's Assistance Coordinator Harold Silas gives an overview of the program.