#RobertCharlesWatters bus driver for #JeffcoPublicSchools since 2018, #LakewoodPolice said. He has been driving Hutchinson Elementary students on the C-49 bus route from 2021 to 2023 www.9news.com/article/news...

#RobertCharlesWatters bus driver for #JeffcoPublicSchools since 2018, #LakewoodPolice said. He has been driving Hutchinson Elementary students on the C-49 bus route from 2021 to 2023 www.9news.com/article/news...

Lakewood police report 2025: city sees sharp drops in violent and property crime, chief credits technology Chief Smith told the Lakewood City Council the fourth-quarter 2025 report shows broad reductions across violent and property crimes, with homicides falling to zero and motor vehicle theft plunging after investment in Flock Safety and in-vehicle technology. Council members pressed for more disaggregated collision-severity data and asked about human-trafficking resources.

Lakewood's crime rates have plummeted in 2025, with homicides dropping to zero and motor vehicle thefts reduced by a staggering 85% thanks to innovative technology investments!

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Lakewood panel removes three candidates from entry‑level police list, certifies eligibility list and reviews staffing demographics The commission removed three applicants from the entry-level police eligibility list and moved to certify the list; staff presented department demographics showing 63% of employees are over 40 and 33% have 0–5 years of service, raising questions about retirements and hiring strategy.

The Lakewood Civil Service Commission has shaken up the police eligibility list by removing three candidates, while a demographic report reveals a looming retirement wave among officers.

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Lakewood Council Faces Pressure for Independent Oversight in Jax Graton Case Residents demand independent oversight for Lakewood Police following Jax Graton's tragic story.

The Lakewood City Council meeting became a heart-wrenching stage for residents demanding accountability in the wake of Jax Graton's tragic death, igniting a powerful call for independent police oversight.

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