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The Lakeland Police Department is committed to prevention and educational programs that target our youth by helping them become happy and healthy adults.

With those thoughts in mind, we welcome you to the home page of the Juvenile Services Section. JSS is responsible for a wide range of youth programs, enforcement initiatives, and related services.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have.

Division Commander
Captain Randy Harrison
863-834-8961

Officer in Charge
Lieutenant Ralph Schrader
863-834-8991



Juvenile Services Section is divided into various units, including the School Resource Unit, Crimes Against Children Unit, Police Athletic League, and the Truancy Interdiction Program.

The School Resource Unit (SRU) provides a variety of services to public and private schools in Lakeland, to include School Resource Officers, and youth-specific enforcement efforts.

The Crimes Against Children Unit (CAC) investigates crimes against children and missing children. Missing children are also handled by this unit.

The Truancy Interdiction Program (TIP) seeks to eliminate school truancy by enforcing truancy and youth protection ordinances and returning absent students to school.

The Police Athletic League (PAL) offers a wide range of sports activities, competitive league play, after-school tutoring, and summer programs.



Lakeland Police Department
219 North Massachusetts Avenue
Lakeland, Florida 33803
(863) 834-6900

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