The slower pace of small-town life and familiarity of townspeople allows public safety officers to get to know the people who live there while also receiving fewer service calls.

An invaluable local agency, Douglas County Emergency Management educates the community, plans for varied situations and assembles support systems for possible large-scale emergencies.

Lawrence security companies work hard to keep local residences and businesses secure, offering products and services that lead to safer neighborhoods and instill a sense of calm in community members.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office combines the new with the old to create an atmosphere that’s inclusive of all community members, including those who work within it and those who depend upon it.

Becoming a fabric of the community and guided by its residents, local police departments join together using a team approach to police the community the way it wants to be policed.