Lawton Police Department

Lawton, Oklahoma, gets its local law enforcement from the Lawton Police Department. The department employs 153 sworn officers and 57 civilian staff. Founded in 1901, Lawton differed from other parts of the territory opened by land runs because it was settled through a lottery for 160-acre plots; today the city has about 99,000 residents, not counting the military installation at Fort Sill. The department operates under a published operations manual with chapters on topics from law enforcement authority and administration to operations, investigations, equipment, support services, personnel and custody, intended to give officers consistent guidance for common situations. Its mission is to provide professional, effective, fair and ethical service to residents and visitors, prevent crime, improve quality of life and encourage community involvement.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Lawton city, OK has an estimated population of 90,662.