The Foundation’s Role
The LFPF recognizes that more than 85% of the Department’s annual budget is devoted to personnel cost, leaving little flexibility to develop innovative programs, keep pace with rapidly evolving technology, purchase specialized equipment, or implement new programs. The role of the Foundation is not to supplant funding for basic law enforcement services, nor to reduce the responsibility of the City of Lake Forest in any way to commit the necessary funding for law enforcement services for its citizens. LFPF’s goal is to form a public-private partnership that provides financial support for important, un-budgeted, or discretionary needs that promise to improve crime prevention, enhance professional development, and encourage citizen participation to enrich public safety. Goals
The Lake Forest Police Foundation was created to improve public safety and law enforcement in the Lake Forest community. Our goal is to act as an independent and unique affiliate for the Lake Forest Police Department by providing resources to:
•Keep pace with rapidly-changing technology
•Foster innovation
•Meet time-sensitive needs
•Leadership training and development
•Officer safety, wellness and morale
•Crime prevention/crime fighting
•Community partnerships and advocacy
