What is a "Trespass Enforcement Authorization"?

TRESPASS ENFORCEMENT AUTHORIZATION ALLOWS THE LAWTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACT AS AGENT UNDER LAWTON CITY CODE SECTION 16-3-1-316 TRESPASSING PROHIBITED

A. It is unlawful and an offense for any person to commit a trespass within this city upon either public or private property.

B. Any of the following acts by any person shall be deemed a violation of this section:

1. The doing of an injury or misfeasance to the person of another;
2. The doing of any injury or misfeasance to the property of another when done with force and violence, either actual or implied;
3. Each and every actual entry or remaining upon the premises of another owner or person in possession of real property, whether the property is public or private, without the owner's or occupant's consent, express or implied;
4. An entry or remaining upon the premises, or any part thereof, of another in violation of a notice exhibited thereon prohibiting entry at specified times;
5. An entry or remaining upon the premises, or any part thereof, of another in violation of any notice, warning or protest given orally or in writing by any owner or other lawful occupant thereof

*Please note, this authorization applies ONLY to vacant single-family homes and/or open and vacant lots.

How to submit a Trespass Enforcement Authorization:

1. Property Owner/ Property Manager will need to fill out the authorization form below either online or by downloading the PDF.
2. Submit the form online, with required documentation verifying ownership of the property (Water Bill, Property Tax Bill, Deed).
3. If you are utilizing the PDF version, fill out and bring the completed form, and required documentation, to the Lawton Police Department located at 100 SW Railroad St, Lawton, OK 73501.
4. The Police Department will verify the address and process the authorization letter. 

*Please note: This authorization form will be in effect for one year upon date of submittal.

File Trespass Enforcement Authorization Online.

Download Trespass Enforcement Authorization Form to submit in person at the Lawton Police Department.

Below are steps to help prevent trespassers or unwanted individuals from being on your property:

• Lock dumpsters
• Trim overgrown trees and bushes
• Installing landscaping that discourages sitting
• Install fencing around the perimeter
• Post "No Trespassing" signs on the property
• Hire home security system provider

Vacant residential property:

• Ask neighbors to monitor the property
• Hiring private security to monitor the property
• Use timers to turn on indoor and outdoor lights
• Maintaining landscaping
• Secure trash or recycling containers
• Immediately repairing broken doors and windows
• Use high-quality door, window and gate locks