<p><span style="text-align:start;">The Lancaster City Bureau of Police is a full-service police department that has provided law enforcement to the City of Lancaster since 1865. The department is the largest and only urban law enforcement agency in Lancaster County, serving nearly 60,000 residents. The station is located in the heart of downtown Lancaster, making it an optimal location to dispatch our officers when police services are needed.</span><br><span style="text-align:start;">Community Policing</span><br><span style="text-align:start;">We believe community policing is the best way to serve the residents, visitors, neighborhoods, and businesses in the City of Lancaster. This policing philosophy empowers our officers and civilian staff to build trust and form long-lasting relationships with those we serve.</span><br><span style="text-align:start;">To ensure all our officers have a full understanding and appreciation of the philosophy, we have incorporated community-oriented policing into every part of our Bureau’s work, from our hiring process, to personnel evaluations and required department training.</span><br><span style="text-align:start;">Community Policing makes a difference!</span><br><span style="text-align:start;">We recognize we cannot solve public safety concerns alone. Our residents, business owners, and other stakeholders have an important role in developing solutions to help improve quality of life for everyone. We are committed to working collaboratively with all community members to solve important issues that will help our city continue to thrive.</span></p>