On Monday night, LCPD Lieutenant Avrie Schott received the Outstanding Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer award presented by the Mental Health Coalition of the Greater La Crosse Area at their annual Shining Star Awards ceremony. Lt. Schott was recognized by the Coalition for her dedication to mental health awareness as a CIT member, noting her most recent efforts to […]
Archive | 2015
Lt. Dan Kloss Completes Northwestern Command School
The La Crosse Police Department is proud to announce that Lieutenant Daniel Kloss recently graduated from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. SPSC is a ten-week, intensive and dynamic police management program intended for mid- and upper-level supervisory personnel. It is designed to prepare today’s progressive public safety […]
Click It or Ticket Campaign in Wisconsin
The La Crosse Police Department and other Law Enforcement agencies in La Crosse County will participate in the Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement campaign occurring throughout Wisconsin from May 18th to May 31st. “Our officers will be on the lookout for unbuckled motorists. If you’re not wearing a safety belt, we will […]
LCPD Sergeant Linnea Miller Receives Award
La Crosse Police Detective Sergeant Linnea Miller was awarded the 2015 Ken Kolb “Great Kids Start With You” Award as part of the La Crosse Child Maltreatment Conference held last week. With nominations from three individuals including a La Crosse Child Protective Services worker, a Stepping Stones Family Advocate, and a fellow police officer, Sgt. Miller’s […]
2015 Police Week Events
Each year, law enforcement agencies throughout the United States participate in National Police Week. As a tribute to fallen officers and their families, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The week in which May 15th falls is known as Police Week. This year, National Police Week will occur May […]
Riding Bikes, Boards, and Blades in the City
As school winds down and summer begins, it’s the perfect time of year to bring out bicycles, skateboards, and roller blades and ride around town. In the City of La Crosse, there are regulations for riding these, especially in the Downtown Business District. In general, play vehicles (skateboards, roller skates, etc.) are allowed on all residential city […]
CPA Week 9: Water Patrol, K-9 Demo, and PS/CSB
This past Tuesday, Week 9 of the La Crosse Police Department Citizens’ Police Academy, was packed with great information about several different areas of the Police Department. To kick off the evening, Sergeant Randy Rank gave a short presentation on the La Crosse Police Department Water Patrol Unit. In 2014, the Department received a grant […]
CPA Week 8: Traffic Stop Scenarios and EVOC
During last week’s Citizens’ Police Academy, participants learned what it’s like to be a Police Officer during a traffic stop. In various scenarios, Officer Jeremy Rindfleisch acted as the “driver”, while class participants took turns as the “Police Officer”. In each scenario, Officer Ryan Stenslien coached the “Officers” in different things to look for when […]
Sex Offender Release Information Bulletin: Sean W. Harnisch
Contact Person: Sgt. Randy Rank (608) 789-7240 The La Crosse Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 301.46 which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release from prison, or a secure treatment facility, when they believe that the release of information will enhance public safety […]
Update: Death Investigation
At approximately 7:00AM on Monday, April 27th, La Crosse Police began the investigation into the death of a female found in the alley behind 122 and 126 3rd Street North, just south of 300 State Street. The victim, later identified as Robin S. Krabill (DOB 08/01/1982) from Waverly, Iowa, came to La Crosse several days […]
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