About Lauderhill

Located in the heart of Broward County, the City of Lauderhill is home to nearly 75,000 residents and a growing number of bustling businesses that help drive the region’s economy. Known for its diverse cultural richness and welcoming community, this All-American City is less than 10 miles from South Florida’s world-famous beaches. The city proudly holds the title of the “cricket capital” of the United States, thanks to Central Broward Regional Park Stadium—the first U.S. cricket ground certified by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to host international matches. This landmark venue has become a hub for cricket in North America, drawing major international events and helping to grow the sport’s popularity across the region. The city is also popular for arts and recreation, featuring signature destinations like Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, Lauderhill Historical Museum, Lauderhill Golf Course and several scenic parks with picturesque trails. With a strong focus on people, progress and sustainability, Lauderhill continues to be a vibrant place for everyone under the sun.

Chief's Message

May 18, 2022

Post Date:05/03/2022 4:11 PM

“How do you become a police officer?”

“What do you do every day?”

“Is it like crime TV shows and movies?”

Anywhere I go, whether around the block or around the world, I am asked many questions about working in law enforcement. I can tell you this, cases aren’t usually closed in a forty-two-minute time span between commercials! People want to know what “really” happens out on the streets, and maybe you have had those same questions, too!

If you really want to know what happens inside of your Lauderhill Police Department, I invite you to register to attend our Citizen’s Police Academy!

The Academy offers you an opportunity to learn about the internal operations of your Lauderhill Police Department (LPD).

Each week, a different discipline or area of LPD is presented, such as patrol operations and specialized units, like Traffic, K-9, Criminal Investigations Division, Internal Affairs, and many more! Citizens are also offered the opportunity to participate in the department’s Ride-Along program, which allows you to complete a tour of duty out on the streets as you ride along with one of our police officers. This ride-along is usually an eye-opening experience for many students as they get to see the real day-to-day activities of the police.

It is a robust program scheduled from May 26th through July 28th, 2022, held once a week (Thursdays) from 6-9 PM, at the Lauderhill Police Department.

Participation in the Academy requires a substantial commitment, and any participant who misses more than two classes will not be able to graduate. You will receive classroom instruction by personnel from throughout the agency through lectures, demonstrations, tours, and hands-on activities. The course is designed to teach citizens about the philosophy, policies, and guiding principles and ethical conduct of police services in our community.

The overall objective of the Academy is to provide citizens with sound and accurate information to make informed decisions regarding topics that involve law enforcement. Participants will be able to share their experiences and insight with family, friends, neighbors, and other members of their social circles to further improve and strengthen community-police relations.

For further information and to register, please call 954-497-4700 or email Detective Shawn Keechle, and I hope to see you there!

Yours in service…

Chief Constance Stanley

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