It depends on the circumstances:

• If anyone is injured, the collision is serious, or there is an emergency, call 911.

• For a non-injury collision, call the Lancaster Police Department at 661-723-5899.

Yes. Always call 911 for an injury collision, serious collision, or other emergencies.

LPD officers will respond to conduct the traffic collision investigation.

For a non-injury traffic collision within the City of Lancaster, contact the Lancaster Police Department directly at 661-723-5899.

Traffic hazards within the City of Lancaster should be reported directly to the Lancaster Police Department at 661-723-6063.

If the hazard presents an immediate danger or emergency, call 911.

No. This change specifically applies to traffic collision investigations and traffic hazards.

Crime-related calls for service will continue to be handled by personnel from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at the Lancaster Station.

No. Crime-related calls for service will continue to be handled by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

If there is an immediate threat to life or safety, call 911.

Traffic safety is a core part of LPD's role in the community. Handling collision investigations gives LPD officers direct information about where collisions are happening, contributing factors, recurring traffic concerns, and areas where additional enforcement or safety efforts may be needed.

It also continues the development of Lancaster's community-led policing model while maintaining the City's partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

No. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department remains an important public safety partner for the City of Lancaster and will continue handling crime-related calls for service.

LPD and LASD will continue working together to serve the Lancaster community.