The La Crosse Police Department and La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department, along with hundreds of other law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin, will participate in the annual Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement campaign from May 19 – June 1, 2014. “Our officers will be on the lookout for unbuckled motorists. If you’re not wearing a […]
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La Crosse Elementary Students Explore Washington, D.C.
In 1942, the Safety Patrol Program was introduced in our area schools. By the early 1950’s, selected students were offered a trip to our nation’s capital as part of the program. Initially, one student was chosen from each elementary school, and the group traveled to Washington, D.C. on a school bus. Since then, the program has grown […]
Chi Phi Fraternity Presents Donation to La Crosse Police
On Thursday, May 8th the Chi Phi Fraternity—Pi Theta Chapter from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse presented a donation check to the La Crosse Police Department for $4,000.00. The generous donation came from funds raised during the 2nd annual La Crosse Violence Awareness Charity Softball Tournament, “Sara Softball 2014”, that was held on Saturday, April […]
Police Week Events – May 15th
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, Police Week will occur May 11th […]
Extra OWI enforcement this Weekend in La Crosse.
The La Crosse Police Department will have extra Police Officers working this weekend (Both Friday 5/9 and Saturday 5/10) on a High Visibility OWI Grant along with other agencies in the state of Wisconsin. The goals for these grants are to reduce traffic related injuries and death and to gain voluntary compliance with existing laws and improve […]
Greatest “GREAT” Project at Lincoln Middle School
La Crosse Police Officer and “GREAT” (Gang Resistance Education and Training) Instructor Phil Martin reports Lincoln Middle School 6th grade students Katie Sauer and Tori Wichelt raised over $600 as part of their 6th grade, “GREAT” Project. The money was raised by Katie and Tori who held bake sales and garage sales where they sold […]
Congrats Dr. Tom Thompson and TAMC Veterinary Staff!
When the La Crosse Police Department received the first police K-9 in 2007, Doctor Tom Thompson, DVM, of the Thompson Animal Medical Center (TAMC), approached the department and volunteered his veterinary services, free of charge. Since then, Dr. Tom, Dr. Jean Heyt, Dr. Gary Wiegel, and the staff at TAMC have provided outstanding care for each […]
CPA: Week 7
During Week 7 of the Citizens’ Police Academy, participants learned what it’s like to be a Police Officer in a traffic stop. In various scenarios, Officer Jeremy Rindfleisch acted as the “Driver”, while class participants took turns as the “Police Officer”. With coaching from Lieutenants Dan Kloss and Troy Nedegaard, we were taught what things officers look for when approaching the car; […]
Sex Offender Release Information Bulletin: Matthew C. Thompson
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 and […]
High Visibility Traffic Enforcement Today
The La Crosse Police Department will be conducting a Pedestrian/Vehicle High Visibility Enforcement action this afternoon on West Ave. The goals for these enforcement 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 all modes of transportation.
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