Crime & Safety
Leander Police Warn Residents Of Phony Solicitations
Unidentified company has been attempting to solicit funds from local businesses in the name of the Leander Police Department, officials say.
LEANDER, TX — Law enforcement officials are warning residents that a company is attempting to solicit funds from local businesses in the name of the Leander Police Department.
"At this time, no third-party company is authorized to solicit funds in association with the police department," police said in an advisory on the municipal website. "If you are contacted by a company or representative other than a Leander police officer in uniform, or one of our approved nonprofit organizations such as Leander Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, please avoid interaction and contact LPD immediately."
Those with questions about the solicitation of services or funds on behalf of LPD should contact LPD Community Services at (link sends e-mail) communityservices@leandertx.gov(link sends e-mail) or by calling (512) 528-2812 or (512) 528-2821.
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