West Lafayette Police

11/03/2026

🎄 Helping local children enjoy a brighter holiday season! 🎁

WLPD is pleased to share that West Central Indiana Toys for Tots is now accepting applications from Tippecanoe County families who need help providing toys for their children this holiday season.

📅 Application deadline: November 28, 2026

Apply using the QR code in the flyer or visit:

https://lafayette-in.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx

Please help spread the word so families who could benefit know this resource is available. Thank you to Toys for Tots and everyone helping bring holiday joy to our community!

10/31/2026

💙 Mental Health Matters — Especially for Our Youth 💙

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to take the time to remind you that mental health awareness starts with open conversations, compassion, and a willingness to listen. For teenagers experiencing mental health challenges, having someone who listens without judgment can make a meaningful difference.

We'd like to make our community aware of a special book signing & discussion on Teenage Mental Health featuring Rich Sc*****er, author of the powerful memoir 92 Hours.

📚 Book Signing & Discussion on Teenage Mental Health
📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
🕐 1:00–3:00 p.m.
📍 University Bookstore
360 West State Street, West Lafayette, IN


As a law enforcement agency, we recognize that mental health challenges can affect individuals and families in every community. Increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging meaningful conversations are important steps toward ensuring that young people feel heard, supported, and connected to resources when they need help.

💙 Let’s continue working together to build a community where mental health matters and asking for help is a sign of strength.

10/30/2026

🚨Reminder to all Veterans and Veteran families, this Sunday is the day! Don't forget about the Veterans Resource Fair from 12pm - 2pm at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds.

🇺🇸 Calling All Veterans! Save the Date! 🇺🇸

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 27, in partnership with the Tippecanoe County Commissioners and local community sponsors, is hosting a County-Wide Veteran Stand Down & Resource Fair on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the East Pavilion of the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds.

🤝 Veteran Stand Down | 9:30–11:30 AM
The Stand Down is designed to support homeless, unhoused, and at-risk Veterans by connecting them with supplies, services, and community support—all in one location.

More than 50 community partner organizations will be available to provide resources including:
• VA benefits assistance
• Mental health and wellness support
• Dental check-ups
• Haircuts
• Employment assistance
• Financial counseling
• Recovery and addiction support
• Educational opportunities
• Peer support
• Insurance education
• Gaming therapy and more!

📋 Important: Veterans attending the Stand Down must be pre-registered by October 15, 2026. To register with WLPD, contact Devon Moore at [email protected] or Patience Smith at [email protected]

Registration is available through participating community organizations, including LTHC, Lafayette Urban Ministry, Mental Health America Wabash Valley Region, Mary T. Klinker Veteran Resource Center, NAMI West Central Indiana, Outreach Advocacy Center, West Lafayette Library, Valley Oaks, and the Social/Outreach Teams at the Lafayette and West Lafayette Police Departments and Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office.

🌟 Veteran Resource Fair | 12:00–2:00 PM
The Resource Fair is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and will showcase local Veteran Service Organizations and community partners who work with Veterans throughout the year.

📍 East Pavilion – Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds
📅 Sunday, November 1, 2026

🇺🇸 Whether you are a Veteran looking for support, a family member, or someone who wants to learn more about resources available to Veterans in our community, we encourage you to attend and help us spread the word!

10/23/2026

Come see us at the Fall Festival from 5pm-8pm at the John Dennis Wellness Center!

10/13/2026

🌸 GOOD MORNING, LADIES! 🌸

The West Lafayette Police Department is hosting our RADwomen’s Self-Defense Course, and we have only 4 SPOTS LEFT! Just a one-time fee of $30 for all 4 days!🚨

📅 Class Dates:
Monday, October 19
Tuesday, October 20
Wednesday, October 28
Thursday, October 29 (You will get to put your new skills to work)

5pm-8pm all 4 days

⏰ Registration closes Friday, October 16, at 12:00 PM!

💪 If you’ve been thinking about taking this course but are hesitant for any reason, please send us a message! We’re happy to answer your questions and help you feel comfortable taking this important step.

🎓 Know a young woman getting ready to leave home for college? This is a great opportunity to build confidence, learn valuable self-defense skills, and gain tools to help stay safe and aware in everyday situations.

✨ Don’t wait — spots are limited, and registration closes soon!

📣 Share this post with a friend, daughter, sister, or anyone who might benefit from this course!

10/13/2026

🏅 WLPD Earns Reaccreditation!

We are proud to announce that the West Lafayette Police Department has officially earned reaccreditation through the Indiana Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (ILEAC)!

Accreditation is a rigorous process that involves a comprehensive review of our policies, procedures, training, and operations to ensure we meet established professional standards and best practices in law enforcement.

More importantly, reaccreditation provides independent confirmation that we are doing what we should be doing: serving our community with professionalism, integrity, and accountability.

This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire department, both sworn and civilian, and our continued commitment to earning the trust and confidence of the community we serve.

Courage. Integrity. Service. Community.

10/09/2026

🚔 **Teamwork at its FINEST!** 🚔

When it comes to keeping our communities safe, teamwork makes all the difference!

This morning, deputies with the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office responded to a residential alarm and discovered a burglary in progress. Deputies quickly established a perimeter and requested assistance from WLPD , Battle Ground Police Department. and a Lafayette Police Department K9 unit.

WLPD officers put technology to work, using a tactical drone to search much of the home's interior while a second drone provided an aerial view of the exterior.

As officers prepared to enter the home with the K9, the suspect suddenly emerged from a hiding spot and attempted to flee. Unfortunately for the suspect, officers were already in position outside and quickly took the individual into custody!

👏 **Three agencies. One team. One successful outcome.**

This is a great example of how strong partnerships, coordinated tactics, and innovative technology help us protect the communities we serve.

Great work by our partners at TCSO,
BGPD, and LPD, and our WLPD officers!

10/02/2026

TRAINING EXERCISE NOTICE | THERE IS NO EMERGENCY

Beginning at 9 a.m. today, October 2, the West Lafayette Fire Department and SK hynix Construction Safety Team will conduct a simulated fire training exercise near Fire Station 3 and the SK hynix construction site.

During the approximately 1 to 1.5-hour exercise, people in the area may see simulated smoke and notice increased emergency vehicle activity. The first responding emergency vehicle will use lights and sirens as part of the simulation.

No road closures are planned. Motorists should be aware of possible temporary lane shifts on Yeager Road near the fire hydrant being used for the exercise and watch for emergency vehicles entering and exiting the area.

WLPD will also have informational message signs near the SK hynix site advising motorists that the activity is part of a training exercise.