09/15/2026
This week celebrates National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week!
As the demand for mental health and substance use services continues to rise, these selfless responders are stepping up to bridge the gap between law enforcement and behavioral health care.
Here at the Lakewood Police Department, we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on our own incredible Co-Responder team. Our civilian experts work side-by-side with our Agents every single day, bringing specialized expertise, profound compassion, and vital resources to those experiencing a crisis.
They are an absolutely essential part of our department, and their ability to de-escalate situations and connect our community members with the right care and services is nothing short of amazing.
Please join us in thanking our LPD Co-Responders for the extraordinary and important work they do to keep Lakewood safe and supported!