Special Operations
Traffic Enforcement Unit
In January of 2020, Lake Worth PD created a full-time traffic unit. The focus of unit is to reduce traffic crashes and instances of impaired driving so that traffic flows safely and efficiently through the city. The unit is staffed by two officers and overseen by a sergeant. Since January, the unit has increased the total number of DWI arrests by 136% while decreasing the number of alcohol and drug related crashes. In addition to their enforcement duties, the traffic unit also bears much responsibility for public education and traffic safety initiatives. The unit actively pursues a variety of grants through state and federal assistance programs aimed at increasing training, purchasing additional equipment, and reimbursement of a portion of officer salaries and overtime.
LWPD’s traffic unit is not your stereotypical traffic unit. The unit prides itself on creating positive interactions with those they meet and always looks for ways to provide superior service. Whether its fielding questions or helping install a car seat, the traffic unit and LWPD are dedicated to providing excellent service and protection to our community.
School Resource Officer Unit
The Lake Worth Police Department's School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit consists of three officers who serve at campuses throughout Lake Worth ISD and one Sergeant who supervises the unit. The mission of the SRO unit is to create a safe environment where life and learning thrive. To do that, our officers actively engage with students, staff, teachers, administrators and parents across the district. Each SRO is certified by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) as a school resource officer, and many have advanced training in areas such as mental health, advanced school-based law enforcement, negotiations, and more. To learn more about our SRO Program or to connect with a specific SRO, please click here.
Follow our SRO unit on Instagram @lakeworthpolice_SRO.
K-9 Unit
The Lake Worth Police Department's K-9 Unit consists of two police K-9s who are trained in narcotics detection, apprehension, and tracking. The unit is typically deployed to high crime areas and regularly assists other officers and outside agencies. Because of their unique training and capabilities, members of the K-9 unit typically respond to all high priority calls, including crimes that are in progress.
Both K-9 teams are certified in narcotics detection by the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association (NNDDA) and the National Police Canine Association (NPCA). They are also certified in patrol by the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association (NNDDA). Each month, the K-9 Unit trains at least 16 hours in all disciplines, and one a quarter, both teams are evaluated by an independent, outside evaluator who reports his/ her findings directly to the Chief of Police.
Follow our K-9 unit on Instagram @lakeworthpolice_K9.