The Village of Lawrence's police department disbanded several years ago. Since that time, the Village has contracted with the Van Buren County Sheriff's Department. Under the contract, the County provides a full-time officer for Village police services.

Effective February 26th, 2011, Deputy Adam Bielang serves as the Village of Lawrence contract Deputy. Deputy Bielang can be reached at 269-674-3600 for non-emergencies, in an emergency please dial 911.

The Van Buren County central dispatch can be reached at 269-657-3101 in non-emergencies, in an emergency, please always dial 911. Crime Stoppers can be reached at 800-342-7867. Silent Observer, a service of Van Buren County, can be reached at 269-343-2400.