Police Services

POLICE SERVICES & DIVISION

The City of Lindsay Police Division is dedicated to protecting life, property, and the overall quality of life within the community. Through proactive policing, community engagement, and responsive service, the division works to ensure that Lindsay’s streets, schools, neighborhoods, and public spaces remain safe and welcoming for residents and visitors.

The Police Division is committed to professionalism, integrity, and respect, while partnering with the community to prevent crime, address concerns, and uphold the law.

Police Services & Responsibilities

The Police Division employs proactive and innovative approaches to public safety, focusing on both crime prevention and effective enforcement. Services and responsibilities include:

• Conducting proactive patrols and crime reduction strategies
• Ensuring the safety of neighborhoods, schools, streets, and public facilities
• Responding promptly to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
• Enforcing laws in a fair, impartial, and consistent manner
• Actively preventing criminal activity and apprehending offenders in accordance with the law
• Utilizing innovative and problem-solving approaches to address community concerns
• Working collaboratively with residents, businesses, and partner agencies

Through community-oriented policing, the division strives to build trust and maintain open communication with the public.

Animal Control Services

Animal Control operates as part of the Police Division and plays an important role in protecting both public safety and animal welfare throughout the City of Lindsay.

Animal Control responsibilities include:

• Patrolling the city and responding to calls regarding stray or loose animals
• Capturing and safely transporting stray animals
• Ensuring humane and approved treatment of all animals taken into custody
• Sheltering animals captured by Animal Control
• Enforcing animal-related regulations to promote community safety

Animal Control staff work to balance public safety needs with compassionate care for animals.

Records Division

The Records Division provides essential administrative support and serves as a primary point of contact between the Police Department and the public.

Records Division services include:

• Performing public reception duties for the Police Department
• Receiving, processing, and maintaining police reports and related documents
• Answering incoming phone calls and determining the nature of inquiries
• Routing calls and requests to the appropriate personnel or division
• Assisting residents with records-related questions and general information

This division helps ensure efficient communication, accurate recordkeeping, and responsive customer service.

Community Commitment

The Police Division is committed to serving the Lindsay community with respect, transparency, and accountability. By working collaboratively with residents and focusing on proactive solutions, the division strives to create a safe environment where the community can thrive.

Emergency & Contact Information

Emergency: Dial 9-1-1

Non-Emergency or General Police Services: Contact the City of Lindsay Police Division

For questions regarding police services, animal control, or records requests, residents are encouraged to contact the appropriate division directly.