The La Crosse Police Department would like to congratulate Sergeant Gary Hauser and Civilian Service Employee Diane Skifton. Both LCPD members recently celebrated their 25th anniversaries with the department. Congratulations and many thanks to Sgt. Hauser and Diane for their dedication and service to the city of La Crosse!
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CPA: Week 4
“Police. Stop. TASER! TASER!” What an exciting class at last week’s Citizens’ Police Academy! We started with a Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT) presentation from 3rd Shift Commander Lieutenant Dan Kloss. With help from Lt. Troy Nedegaard, they taught us the proper way to escort an arrested subject; how to use pressure points for pain compliance; and defense tactics for a combative […]
News Release: La Crosse PD Newsroom
Today, the La Crosse Police Department launched its newest social media tool, the La Crosse PD Newsroom. This will serve as a first-hand news source for information about the Police Department, city, and community. As Assistant Chief Rob Abraham explains, “In the world of community policing, we’ve found that people enjoy learning about and interacting […]
NOTICE: 10′ River State – Slow-No Wake
On behalf of the Joint Board of Harbor Commissioners, the La Crosse, WI river stage is projected to surpass 10’ on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. In the event that the river stage rises above 10’, a slow-no wake ordinance will take affect for all developed shorelines in La Crosse County. City Municipal Code 11.03, and […]
LCPD Seeks State Re-accreditation
The La Crosse Police Department announces application for re-accreditation through the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG). On May 21, 1998 the La Crosse Police Department became one of the first law enforcement agencies in the State of Wisconsin to become accredited by WILEAG. The La Crosse Police Department was the first law enforcement agency […]
Bike Barn Open Hours
The Police Impound Building, also knows as the “Bike Barn”, is open to the public the first Wednesday of each month from 5-6PM starting April 2nd. During open hours, citizens are able to come to look for their lost or stolen bike. 2014 Bike Barn Dates April 2nd May 7th June 4th July 2nd August 6th […]
CPA: Week 3
Last week’s Citizens’ Police Academy class received a brief presentation from Supervisor Nancy Heimke of the La Crosse County Public Safety Communications Center, a division of the Emergency Services Department. After the presentation, we took a tour behind the scenes and learned how emergency and non-emergency calls are answered by the Dispatchers. Next on the agenda was a tour of […]
Mayor’s Neighborhood Conference
This past weekend, Mayor Tim hosted the first annual Mayor’s Neighborhood Conference at the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center. There were several informational presentations with subjects ranging from “Creating Safe Spaces” to “The Flourishing Community”, by keynote speaker Richard Kyte, director of Viterbo’s D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership. Along with the formal presentations, there was information […]
LCPD Squad Car Hit
On Friday, March 28, 2014 at approximately 9:35PM, a La Crosse Police Officer and Police Reserve were working on a DOT OWI Grant when they stopped to help a stranded motorist at 100 Lang Drive south of Monitor Street facing north. The Officer and Reserve were in the squad with the emergency lights activated when the squad was […]
CPA: Week 2
Week 2 at the Citizens’ Police Academy started with a presentation on the process involved in becoming a Police Officer with the La Crosse Police Department. Once hired, a new officer receives two weeks of administrative training before starting a 14-week field training program where they ride with a Field Training Officer (FTO). During this 14-week period, the Officer will complete five […]
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