Earlier today, the La Crosse Police Department received two Segway x2 SE Patroller vehicles and began training for the safe operation of these vehicles. The Patroller Segways are built for law enforcement use, employing additional equipment such as reflective shields, blue and red police lights, larger all-terrain tires, cargo frames, comfort mats, and gliding lights for […]
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La Crosse Officer Injured by Suspect in Sudden Attack
On Tuesday, August 4th at 1:57PM, La Crosse Police received a report of an accident and a subject physically attacking citizens near the 400 block of Cameron Street. As La Crosse Police Officer Mark Rosenmeier arrived on scene, the subject suddenly charged Officer Rosenmeier who was still in his marked police vehicle. The subject jumped on the […]
National Night Out Events in La Crosse
Tuesday, August 4th marks the 32nd National Night Out and the 18th Annual celebration here in La Crosse! National Night Out (NNO) is an annual event in which Neighborhood Watch groups get together across the nation in the form of local block parties, cookouts, and youth programs. The NNO campaign involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood […]
Local Police Chaplain Appointed ICPC President
The La Crosse Police Department is pleased to share that Mark Clements, Head Chaplain of the La Crosse Area Law Enforcement Chaplaincy, was recently installed as the 21st President of the International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC)! Chaplain Clements became a Life Member of the ICPC in 2001, and through this organization, has earned his Basic, Senior, Master, and Diplomate […]
La Crosse PD Hosts Fair and Impartial Police Training
The La Crosse Police Department, with assistance from the Wisconsin Department of Justice – Training & Standards Bureau, is pleased to announce the hosting of the “Fair and Impartial Policing – Train the Trainer” program running today, July 15th through Friday, July 17th. The Fair and Impartial Policing perspective, as indicated on the Fair and […]
Celebrate Safely on the 4th of July
The La Crosse Department would like to encourage everyone to plan for a safe and enjoyable 4th of July celebration. Keep in mind these two important safety topics for this holiday weekend: safety on the road when traveling and the restrictions on the possession and use of fireworks. The 4th of July holiday is one of the deadliest […]
2nd Annual “Guns ‘n Hoses” Charity Softball Game
On Sunday, July 12th at 3:05PM, the La Crosse Loggers will host the 2nd Annual “Patriot Games: Guns ‘n Hoses” charity softball game at Copeland Park, pitting the La Crosse Police Department against the La Crosse Fire Department in a friendly competition. For just $10, fans will get general admission to this game, as well as the regularly scheduled La Crosse Loggers […]
G.R.E.A.T. Officer Training in La Crosse
The La Crosse Police Department, in conjunction with the G.R.E.A.T. Midwest Atlantic Regional Training Center, is once again hosting G.R.E.A.T. Officer Training this summer from June 15 – June 24, 2015. This year we have 21 officers attending from 9 states including Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, and Michigan. Some of the larger police departments represented include Madison, […]
2015 “Putt’n 4 Pooches” Thank You!
On Wednesday, June 10th, the La Crosse Police Department K-9 Unit hosted the 6th Annual “Putt’n 4 Pooches” Golf Outing and Fundraiser. With thirty golf teams, this year’s outing was a great success in raising funds for the K-9 Unit. We would like to thank everyone that participated this year: The golfers, friends, and family […]
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Early this morning, members of the La Crosse and Onalaska Police Departments joined other law enforcement agencies and community members for our local leg of the 28th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to help raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Wisconsin. The Law Enforcement Torch Run was first established by the law enforcement community […]
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