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How do I get to the library?

The Law Library is on the first floor of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, 111 East 11th Street, in downtown Lawrence, Kansas. Come in the public entrance on the west side of the building… Go to the web page

Unintentional Outdoor Warning Siren Activation

The Douglas County outdoor warning sirens inadvertently were activated briefly this morning at 10:01 by another siren system with similar functionality over 350 miles away during their weekly siren… Go to the web page

Lawrence hotel to serve as shelter for those in need of quarantine, isolation due to positive COVID-19 test or exposure

Douglas County and its Unified Command partners announce the opening of a new hotel-based shelter for members of the public in need of isolation or quarantine following a positive COVID-19 test or… Go to the web page

How do I get someone to a Mental Health Treatment Facility if he/she is unwilling to go?

You can call your local police department and ask for public assistance. Any law enforcement officer who has a reasonable belief formed upon investigation that a person is a mentally ill person and/… Go to the web page

Why do the dispatchers ask so many question when I call 911?

Emergency dispatchers need to get accurate information to allow officers to make the best decision on how to approach the situation. Dispatchers handling fire and paramedic calls must also consider… Go to the web page

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Officer Involved Shooting

District Attorney Charles Branson announces today, after a review of the investigation of the officer-involved shooting of Nicholas Hirsh that took place on June 15, 2020, there is ample evidence to… Go to the web page

REVISED road closure date for Route 458 bridge replacement project

Due to contractor's delay on other projects due to recent rains, the road closure date for Route 458 for the bridge replacement project between E 1600 and E 1700 Roads has been rescheduled. … Go to the web page

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