Lakeland Police Department

Lakeland Police Department Opens Applications for Certified Police Officers   Lakeland, FL – (June 29, 2026) – The Lakeland Police Department will be accepting applications for the position of Police Officer beginning Monday, July 6, 2026. This recruitment drive is open to candidates who possess the necessary Florida Law Enforcement Officer certification and aims to fill pos ...

FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION    LAKELAND, FL (June 28, 2026) - On Sunday, June 28, 2026, at approximately 12:37 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving a pedestrian in the 5700 block of State Road 33. Just prior to the crash, a black Mitsubishi SUV was traveling southbound on State Road 33. At the same time, a pedestrian entered into the path of the Mitsubishi for ...

LAKELAND, FL (June 11, 2026) - On Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 2:11 a.m., Lakeland Police received a call of a vehicle which drove into a retention pond on the property at 2600 County Line Road. Just prior to the call, a grey Toyota Prius was traveling eastbound on the grassy shoulder of the roadway which led to the entrance of the property. For unknown reasons, the vehicle slow ...

LAKELAND, FL (June 9, 2026) Are you an ordained minister seeking to bring your pastoral calling into a vital field of service? The Lakeland Police Department is seeking ordained clergy with a heart for service and community to join our dedicated team as Volunteer Police Chaplains.   As a Chaplain, you'll play a vital role in providing emotional and spiritual support to office ...

FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION    LAKELAND, FL (May 14, 2026) - On Thursday, May 14, 2026, at approximately 9:08 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash at 1250 Ariana Street. Just prior to the crash, a white Ford F150 pickup truck was traveling westbound on Ariana Street. For unknown reasons the Ford drifted into the eastbound lanes of travel and went off the roadway through ...

FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION    LAKELAND, FL (May 9, 2026) - On Friday, May 8, 2026, at approximately 10:50 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash in the 1300 block of North Florida Avenue. Just prior to the crash, a black Toyota sedan was traveling south on North Florida Avenue in the inside of travel. At the same time a pedestrian was crossing westbound across North Flori ...

FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION    LAKELAND, FL (May 6, 2026) - On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at approximately 12:38 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash in the 1600 block of George Jenkins Boulevard. Just prior to the crash, a black Nissan SUV was traveling east on George Jenkins Boulevard. At the same time, a yellow motorcycle was traveling west on George Jenkins Boulevard. Upo ...

LAKELAND, FL (April 20, 2026) - On Saturday, April 18, 2026, at approximately 9:33 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash in the 1500 block of Providence Road. Just prior to the crash, a brown Chevrolet Malibu was traveling south on Providence Road. At the same time, a white Lexus SUV was traveling east on West 14th Street. The Lexus continued to enter the intersection at ...

Lakeland, FL - (April 6, 2026) - The Lakeland Police Department is proud to join The Drug Enforcement Administration and its national and community partners for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, for citizens to dispose of unwanted, unneeded, and expired human and pet medications in a safe manner. We want to make it q ...

2026 Annual Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Set for May 7     Lakeland, FL - (April 3, 2026) - The Fraternal Order of Police Polk County Lodge #46 and the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, Inc., will present the 38th Annual Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM at the Polk County ...