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City of Lacy Lakeview
501 E Craven
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-2458
Fax (254) 799-6265
Emergencies: 9-1-1

 

 

Lacy Lakeview Police Department

Police Chief Dennis StapletonWelcome to the home page of the Lacy Lakeview Police Department. Dennis Stapleton, Chief of Police and Fire Services, is committed to this community, and maintains a high standard of service to the citizens of Lacy Lakeview. Please call him at 254-799-2479 ext. 232.

 

 

Police Department Patch
Police Department Patch

2007 Honor Guard
2007 Honor Guard

Department Structure

The Police department is comprised of three basic Sections: Patrol, Investigations and Communications. The Patrol Section is supervised by a Lieutenant, and consists of two Sergeants, one Corporal, and eight officers. Patrol shifts are four 10-hour shifts, and three days off. Investigations consist of a Detective. And is supervised by a Lieutenant.

 
Photo of kids enjoying DARE programDrug Investigation
Drug Investigations are conducted by our officers and case investigations are supervised by the Patrol Lieutenant and Detective. The department is very pro-active on drug cases.

Support Services
Our civilian staff (known as Support Services) includes one animal control officer, who also serves as environmental officer, five full time dispatchers, a data entry clerk, and a section supervisor. There are also three part-time dispatchers. A CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system is utilized in the Communications Center.

Department Philosophy
Our department focuses on courtesy, professionalism, respect, and training. Lacy Lakeview is just like other cities similar in size that actively promote true community-oriented policing. We aggressively pursue proactive approaches to crime prevention, and boast a very high clearance rate on reported crimes. In addition, our employees strive to provide the best service possible, in every police function. We also strive to maintain an open line of communication with the public we serve.

Registered Sex Offenders
Living in the City of
Lacy Lakeview
The City of Lacy Lakeview, in compliance with State of
Texas law, maintains lists of adult registered sex offenders residing within the city limits of Lacy Lakeview. Please click on the button at left to view the list. The listing is by last name and in alphabetic order. This list is updated as needed. If you have questions, please contact the Lacy Lakeview police department at 254-799-2479. You may also obtain further information at the Texas Department of Public Safety web page at http://records.txdps.state.tx.us.

Key Police Department Phone numbers:
All staff can be reached by dialing (254) 799-2479 and then entering the extension listed below.

  • Investigations: LT. David Cummings ext. 864.
  • Copies of police reports: JoAnn Keiningham ext. 211.
  • Community Crime Prevention Programs: LT. Jerry Gerick, ext. 230.

The department offers several community based programs:

  • The RUOK system is a computer-based system that calls and checks on the welfare of our elderly or physically challenged individuals. If you are interested in this program, call Chief Stapleton at 254-799-2479 ext. 232.
  • The Citizens Police Academy: this classroom-based program is offered to citizens at no cost to learn about the department, and covers several elements within the law enforcement field. This class is held each spring and has been very successful. For information, please call Lt. Jerry Gerick at ext. 230.
  • The Ride-Along program allows citizens to "ride" as an observer with a police officer during a designated shift. This allows the public to see, through their own eyes, a day in the life of a Lacy Lakeview Police Officer.
  • Victim's Surveys are sent to each victim of a crime. The department reviews the feedback provided to monitor the service that we provide.

Above all, the Lacy Lakeview Police Department is truely committed to our community.

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