Lawton CPAAA

01/26/2026

Friday night, one of our snowplows was rear-ended by a semi on I-40 in Pottawatomie County.

Our driver was taken to the hospital and, thankfully, has since been released.

This is an important reminder to please give snowplows plenty of space. Stay at least 200 feet back (about two basketball courts) and never try to pass them. Our crews are out there working hard to keep roads safe, and their equipment may engage at any time.

A little extra patience and distance goes a long way in helping everyone get home safely. Thank you for looking out for our crews. ❄️

01/26/2026

🚨ROAD CONDITIONS UPDATE🚨
ODOT crews continue plowing/treating statewide. Minor improvement in W & N-central OK, but many slick & snow-packed interstates/highways, including some in OKC & Tulsa. Travel discouraged. https://oklahoma.gov/odot/travel/traffic/traffic-advisories.html

01/24/2026

Update: January 26, 2026 9:20 AM.
This shelter will close today at 12:00 PM. The Salvation Army Shelter will remain open through 4:00 PM, Tuesday, January 27.

Warming Shelter open @ Cameron Baptist Church.

01/23/2026

A drip? A stream? Just how do you prep your pipes for winter weather? Here's our ultimate guide on how and when to drip in anticipation of this weekend's deep freeze.

These instructions should be typical for most homes. Please use this as general guidance.

* Only drip where pipes are along an exterior-facing wall (see below the video link for specific info on hot-cold dripping)
* Keep cabinet doors under sinks open to allow warmer air to circulate
* In some instances, you may wish to wrap your pipes or use insulating covers available at big box or hardware stores.
* Drip at a slow, steady rate or a small stream no wider than a pencil lead or strand of dry spaghetti (about 2-3 mm.) - See instructions in our video below.
* If your house has a basement or crawl space, wrap exposed water pipes to insulate them against freezing.

CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW FOR VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn7ACycJ-Cc

The faucet we used for the video has dual hot-cold handles. If yours has a single handle, turn on the hot water first until hot water begins to flow, then bring the handle into the middle so both hot and cold flow at the same time. Then, lower the pressure to a small stream no wider than the lead of a pencil or strand of dry spaghetti (the lowest steady stream possible.)

For more information, including tips for outdoor pipe protection, visit okc.gov/utilities.

01/29/2022

01/11/2022

After nearly 36 years on the force, Sergeant Daniel Breaden will hang up the blue uniform one last time.

01/10/2022

Thank you to the staff and residents of McMahon Tomlinson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for inviting the Lawton Police Department to spend some time with the residents. I think our officer had more fun than the residents.

01/09/2022

Thank an officer.

11/29/2021

11/20/2021

It is with great sadness that we regret to inform you that Retired Sergeant Don Pestun of the Lawton Police Department has passed away. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers tonight.

Sgt. Pestun rest easy sir, and thank you for your service to our country and community.