The City Council approved a new Police Department policy requiring all uniformed officers to wear personal body armor (bulletproof vests) while on duty and engaged in patrol or field operations.  The Department received grant funding from the U. S. Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership to assist in the updating and upgrading of bulletproof vests for LPD officers.

The Department purchased two new patrol cars, replacing older units taken out of service, and four WatchGuard DV1 in-car video systems, which are more advanced and will produce better quality videos.

Livingston Police Department participated in a 9/11 Memorial Service and Salute to First Responders at a Livingston ISD football game.

Chief Dennis Clifton, who has served as Livingston's Police Chief for 23 years, received the 2011 President's Award from the Deep East Texas Council of Governments.  Chief Clifton was recognized for his outstanding committee work, and his commitment, loyalty and interest in helping the citizens of Deep East Texas improve their quality of life.

Four Livingston High School seniors were awarded the Livingston Police Department's Caran Coward Memorial Scholarship.  The scholarships were funded by the sales of barbecue sandwiches made and sold by Livingston Police Department employees.

The Police Department, along with officers from other area law enforcement agencies, competed in a basketball competition with the "Go Getters" - Livingston's Special Olympics Basketball Team.  The law enforcement team was once again defeated.  Spectators and players alike enjoyed hamburgers prepared by Department volunteers.