The group aims to prevent gun violence and accidental shootings.
Category: Public Safety
Posted inPublic Safety
LDDA Aims to Make Downtown Safer and More Beautiful with 13 Security Cameras and 130 Flower Planters
Some of the surveillance cameras are already operational along the streets surrounding Munn Park. The rest will be installed soon.
Posted inPublic Safety
Applications Open for Lakeland’s Free High School Police Academy Summer Camp
The weeklong camp gives high school students a taste of a career in law enforcement.
Posted inRecreation
Lakeland’s Growing Network of Sidewalks and Trails Helps It Earn ‘Runner Friendly Community’ Status
Lakeland currently has over 340 miles of sidewalks and almost 30 miles of trails — with more on the way.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Polk Agencies Join Forces To Help Inmates’ Behavioral Health
The program continues after they leave incarceration as Polk County combats a mental health crisis.
Posted inPublic Safety
Lives Cut Short: 21 Polk County Students Have Died Since June
The extraordinary number of deaths has left classmates, parents, teachers and staff grieving.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Asst. Fire Chief Lauded for Pulling Man from Burning SUV While Off-Duty
Michael Williams smashed windows to free the unconscious driver from a nearly engulfed vehicle on I-75 near Ocala.
Posted inPublic Safety
Tornado Watch Issued Tuesday for Polk County
The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. as severe thunderstorms move through our area. Tornadoes did severe damage in the Panhandle earlier today.
Posted inPublic Safety
SUV Driver Injured After Crashing Into Waffle House Near Southgate Plaza
Repair crews were on the site hours after the early-morning accident on South Florida Avenue.
Posted inPublic Safety
Uptick in Arrests of Homeless People for Camping on City-Owned Property
Lakeland Police have arrested at least 10 people for camping or trespassing on city property over the past two months.
