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We will continue to improve our service and lead in
law enforcement by adhering to these principles:

- Integrity
- Trust
- Partnership with the Community
- Professionalism
- Accountability
- Teamwork and Mutual Respect
- A Sense of Urgency
- A Positive Environment for our Members

Today marks the end of an incredible career with the Lancaster Police Department as Chief Christopher Caton #236 retire...
10/26/2026

Today marks the end of an incredible career with the Lancaster Police Department as Chief Christopher Caton #236 retires after exactly 28 years of service.

Chief Caton began his career with LPD on October 26, 1998. Over the years, he served in a number of important roles, including patrol, bicycle patrol, the Community Services Unit, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Administrative Lieutenant, Deputy Chief, and ultimately Chief of Police.

One of the most lasting parts of his career was his work with young people in our community. As a longtime D.A.R.E. officer and Safety Town Director, Chief Caton spent years teaching and mentoring students throughout Lancaster. Over the course of that work, he dedicated thousands of hours to D.A.R.E. and helped make Safety Town a memorable experience for generations of local children.

Throughout his career, Chief Caton was known for his steady presence, strong work ethic, and dedication to both the department and the community. From the classroom to the patrol division and ultimately the Chief’s Office, he made a lasting impact on the Lancaster Police Department and the people we serve.

Today, October 26, brings his career full circle, exactly 28 years after he first joined the Lancaster Police Department.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Christopher Caton #236 on 28 years of dedicated service and wishing him the very best as he begins his next chapter.

What a beautiful night at the Alley Park Pumpkin Hike!The fall weather could not have been better, and it was great seei...
10/25/2026

What a beautiful night at the Alley Park Pumpkin Hike!

The fall weather could not have been better, and it was great seeing everyone out enjoying all of the pumpkins and displays throughout the park.

Thank you to the Lancaster Parks Department for putting together another great community event. Members of the Lancaster Police Department were also there handing out glow-in-the-dark safety bracelets to help keep everyone a little more visible after dark.

This weekend, K9 Officer Evanichko traded patrol miles for marathon miles as he competed in the Columbus Marathon in sup...
10/20/2026

This weekend, K9 Officer Evanichko traded patrol miles for marathon miles as he competed in the Columbus Marathon in support of Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

The marathon supports an incredible cause, helping raise awareness and support for the patients and families served by Nationwide Children’s Hospital. We are proud to see one of our own take on such a demanding challenge while supporting an organization that makes a difference for children and families throughout our community and beyond.

At LPD, we continue to encourage physical fitness and overall wellness for our officers, both on and off duty. Officer Evanichko’s accomplishment is a great example of that commitment.

Congratulations, Officer Evanichko, on completing the Columbus Marathon!

What a way to wrap up the Fairfield County Fair!Today brought beautiful weather, plenty of visitors, a few push-up chall...
10/18/2026

What a way to wrap up the Fairfield County Fair!

Today brought beautiful weather, plenty of visitors, a few push-up challenges, and even some future law enforcement officers stopping by to see us. We had a great time talking with everyone and seeing so many familiar faces throughout the day.

The fair also gave us plenty of opportunities to work alongside our public safety partners throughout the week. From keeping events safe to helping when things did not go exactly as planned, that cooperation is an important part of making a busy week like this run smoothly.

The week came to a close with the second night of the Demolition Derby, which made for a great final event.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, said hello, took photos, participated in the fun, or simply spent part of fair week with us. We truly appreciate the support and enjoyed being part of another great Fairfield County Fair.

It was another wet and rainy day at the Fairfield County Fair, but there was still plenty going on.Lieutenant Sims, Serg...
10/17/2026

It was another wet and rainy day at the Fairfield County Fair, but there was still plenty going on.

Lieutenant Sims, Sergeant Hall, Officer Jones, and Officer Squires competed in the First Responder Cattle Show, while Officer Evanichko and Officer Yeshak got in on the fair fun by showing a sheep.

The rain stuck around for most of the day, but that did not stop everyone from making the most of it. The evening also brought the first night of the Demolition Derby, giving fairgoers another great event to enjoy.

Thanks to everyone who braved the weather and stopped by to see us.

Kids Day at the Fairfield County Fair was a busy one!We had plenty going on throughout the day, including a visit from D...
10/16/2026

Kids Day at the Fairfield County Fair was a busy one!

We had plenty going on throughout the day, including a visit from Darren the D.A.R.E. Lion, K9 Omega and Officer Pierce, and lots of families stopping by to see us.

The evening brought even more action with the Combine Derby and the Human Tractor Pull. LPD entered the tractor pull as the “City Boyz” and came away with the win!

Thanks to everyone who came out, stopped by, and made it another great day at the fair. We are already wondering what tomorrow will bring!

Today was Senior Citizen Day at the Fairfield County Fair, and it turned into a pretty full day.Officer Graf had a littl...
10/14/2026

Today was Senior Citizen Day at the Fairfield County Fair, and it turned into a pretty full day.

Officer Graf had a little fun showing Benny the Goat in a costume contest with some of our younger fairgoers. Benny was dressed as one of Officer Graf’s D.A.R.E. students, which made for a fun addition to the day.

The weather gave us a little bit of everything, from heat and humidity to afternoon rain, before things cooled off for the evening. Thankfully, the rain held off for the truck and tractor pull, which made for a great event and a nice way to finish the day.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by. Now we’re wondering what other animals we’ll get to meet before fair week is over!

It was another hot one at the Fairfield County Fair, but we still had a great day seeing everyone who stopped by.We also...
10/14/2026

It was another hot one at the Fairfield County Fair, but we still had a great day seeing everyone who stopped by.

We also enjoyed a visit from Boy Scout Troop 106 and Cub Scout Pack 106. Thanks for stopping by and spending some time with us!

The good news is cooler weather is on the way, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone throughout the rest of fair week.

Another great day at the Fairfield County Fair!Today was Veterans Day at the fair, and we were glad to see so many peopl...
10/13/2026

Another great day at the Fairfield County Fair!

Today was Veterans Day at the fair, and we were glad to see so many people come out and spend the day with us. We especially want to thank all of the veterans in our community for their service and sacrifice.

There was also plenty of excitement with the rodeo, which brought a great crowd and made for another fun day at the fair.

While you are at the fair this week, don’t forget to stop by the D.A.R.E. tent and enter for a chance to win a bicycle generously donated by Shelly Materials.

We have enjoyed seeing everyone so far and look forward to another great week at the Fairfield County Fair!

Yesterday was the first day of the Fairfield County Fair, and even though the weather was a little gloomy, that did not ...
10/12/2026

Yesterday was the first day of the Fairfield County Fair, and even though the weather was a little gloomy, that did not stop people from coming out and saying hello. It was a great start to the week, and we enjoyed seeing so many familiar faces throughout the day.

A new addition to the Lancaster Police Department office at the fair this year is a bench honoring Officer Hambel. The bench was donated in his memory and is a meaningful addition to our space at the fair. We are grateful to have it with us this week.

We look forward to seeing everyone throughout the rest of the Fairfield County Fair. Stop by and say hi if you see us!

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