Lawrence, KS Police Department


Recruiting and Employment Information

Dear Police Officer Applicant:

Recruitment of qualified police applicants is of primary importance to the Lawrence Police Department. In order to find the most suitable applicants, the selection process is thorough and extensive. Lawrence officers are proud to wear the badge of a department where exacting standards and professional conduct are the norm rather than the exception. The Lawrence Police Department's philosophy and accomplishments have earned us prestigious national recognition.

The information below is intended to answer the majority of the questions we receive about the application process. The Lawrence Police Department is proud to be an innovative and progressive law enforcement agency, and we wish you luck in the selection process.

W. Ronald Olin, Ph.D.
Chief of Police

If you would like to know more about Lawrence, please click on the Area Information link below.


Positions for Police Officers are currently closed.