Lancaster’s Hybrid Policing Model Drives Progress: Lancaster Police Department and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Work Together to Reduce Serious Crime

Lancaster, CA. February 11, 2026. The City of Lancaster is pleased to announce continued reductions in crime across the City. At the Feb. 10 City Council meeting, Mayor R. Rex Parris, Lancaster Police Chief Rodrick Armalin, and LASD Captain Paul Bartlett, presented a 2025 Crime Stats presentation featuring year-to-date CompStat crime data and crime mapping. The data show declines across several serious, high-impact offense categories.

"These numbers matter because they reflect something simple: people in Lancaster are safer today than they were a year ago," said Mayor R. Rex Parris. "This progress did not happen by chance. It is the result of a policing model built specifically for this City and strong leadership on the ground. I want to recognize Chief Rodrick Armalin and Captain Paul Bartlett for their commitment to partnership, accountability, and day-to-day work that is driving real results for our community."

Year-to-date data shows notable reductions in violent crime. Homicides declined by 35.71% year to date, marking a significant reduction in the most serious category of violent crime. Robberies also continued to trend downward, decreasing 1.07% year to date. Aggravated assaults declined 9.48% year-to-date, with arrests recorded throughout the month.

Property crime data also showed continued downward trends. Residential burglaries declined 19.97% year to date, while commercial burglaries were down 20.71%. Arrests were reported in both categories, and some investigations remain active. Grand theft auto recorded a 23.89% year-to-date decrease, one of the largest reductions among major crime categories tracked by the city.

"When residents see crime going down, it builds confidence in the system that's protecting them," said Vice Mayor Marvin Crist. "The collaboration between the Lancaster Police Department and the Sheriff's Department is producing real outcomes, and that's exactly what our community deserves."

CompStat is a data-driven management system that supports crime reduction through mapping, analysis, and strategic deployment of resources. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department provides this data to LPD to help inform and benchmark crime trends in Lancaster.

"Crime reduction is never about a single strategy, it's about consistent, disciplined work," said LPD Police Chief Rodrick Armalin. "Our officers are focused on proactive enforcement, targeted patrols, and staying connected to the community. The downward trend we're seeing reflects that approach, and we're committed to continuing the work that keeps Lancaster moving in the right direction."

"Lancaster's hybrid policing model is working because it plays to each agency's strengths," said LASD Captain Paul Bartlett. "By coordinating resources, sharing data, and maintaining clear roles, we're able to address serious crime effectively while supporting proactive, community-focused policing. The results show what is possible when agencies work together with a shared mission."

In late 2023, the City of Lancaster proudly introduced the Lancaster Police Department through a partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). This unique hybrid policing model emphasizes collaboration, community engagement, and shared responsibility, enabling the LASD to focus on major crimes while implementing proactive prevention programs to address community safety issues. The City of Lancaster will continue to release crime data and monitor trends as part of its ongoing public safety reporting. Residents can review the presentation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_8YRicv-I4.