The La Crosse Police Department would like to warn area residents that phone scammers are continuing to make fake Internal Revenue Service (IRS) collections calls. The fake IRS collection agents, using both “live” and “robo-calls”, are demanding that the victim make an immediate payment on an overdue tax bill. They demand personal details or banking information, and then they threaten […]
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LCPD Officer Whitney Hughes Receives Award
Please join us in congratulating La Crosse Police Officer Whitney Hughes who was recently recognized by the La Crosse Area Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault Task Force for her service to our community. Officer Hughes was presented with the “Law Enforcement Award” at the annual Domestic Abuse Sexual Assault Recognition Banquet held Thursday, October 29th. The La […]
Alternate Side Parking Starts Nov. 1st
Starting Sunday morning, November 1st, at 1:00AM, alternate side parking goes into effect in the City of La Crosse and lasts until April 1, 2016. The ordinance reads as follows: 44-107 Night Parking Alternate Sides of Street – Between 1:00AM and 6:00AM, from November 1 to April 1, vehicles shall be parked only on even-numbered sides of the […]
Halloween Safety Tips
In the City of La Crosse, “Meet ‘n Treat” occurs on Halloween, October 31st, with recommended hours between 4:00PM – 8:00PM. The La Crosse Police Department would like to ensure that everyone experiences a safe and enjoyable Halloween by following these tips: Motorists Be on the lookout for “Meet ‘n Treaters” on sidewalks, in medians, at […]
La Crosse Police Department Investigation
This afternoon, Chief Ronald Tischer of the La Crosse Police Department released the following information: Just prior to September 10, 2015, several citizens came forward with information to the La Crosse Police Department regarding allegations of misconduct by Officer Poke, both while on duty and off duty. Furthermore, Officer Poke made allegations prior to September 10th, […]
2015 Oktoberfest Recap
Chief Ron Tischer and members of the La Crosse Police Department would like to thank the volunteers, businesses, and organizations in our community, as well as outside law enforcement agencies, for all of their help in making Oktoberfest 2015 a safe and enjoyable event for all. To help ensure safety throughout the fest, the La Crosse Police Department deployed 55 additional law enforcement […]
2nd Annual “Choose to be GREAT Day”
Today marks the 2nd Annual National “Choose to be G.R.E.A.T. Day” and the beginning of “Choose to be G.R.E.A.T. Week”! This event was created by the National G.R.E.A.T. Policy Board and is described as a way to “draw awareness to the Program and to give the students a sense of community as well as a sense of pride […]
Distracted Driving Enforcement Grant
The La Crosse Police Department has recently been awarded a Department of Transportation grant to place additional patrols in the community to focus on Distracted Driving. The goals for these grants are to reduce traffic related injuries and death; to gain voluntary compliance with existing laws and ordinances; and improve the safety and coexistence of […]
State Bank Chili Cook Off
This Saturday, October 10th, members of the La Crosse Police Department will join other members of our community for the 24th Annual State Bank Financial Chili Cook Off! The Chili Cook Off will be held in Riverside Park from 11:30AM to 1:30PM, with a chili pepper eating contest and awards ceremony from 1:30PM – 2:30PM. Chili tasting admission is […]
Tips for a Fun and Safe Oktoberfest
The La Crosse Police Department, together with our community partners, have been preparing for the 2015 Oktoberfest for many months to ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration for all. Recently, we have been reaching out to different members of our community to provide some recommendations for best practices during this city-wide event. We have met with […]
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