The La Crosse Police Department Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, in cooperation with the School District of La Crosse, is proud to announce the 25th Anniversary of the D.A.R.E. program being taught in La Crosse schools. Coinciding with National D.A.R.E. Day, we will celebrate this historic anniversary event this Thursday, April 16th, with the graduation of […]
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Officer Arranges Special Recognition for Student
During the Saturday, February 21st, Viterbo men’s homecoming basketball game, the La Crosse Police Department, Viterbo University, and the La Crosse Area Boys and Girls Club – Amie L. Mathy Center announced a special surprise to the crowd of spectators. Amongst the spectators were La Crosse Police Neighborhood Resource Officer Dan Ulrich and Kaden Hanson, an 7th […]
School Crossing Guard Recognition Week
The Wisconsin Bureau of Transportation has declared this week, January 12 – 16, as Wisconsin Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week. January is a perfect time of the year to recognize the dedicated adult crossing guards in our community, considering the job they have and the often less-than-ideal elements in which they work. The winter months can […]
K-9 Zaback in Top 3 at USPCA Certification
Recently, La Crosse Police Officer Trenton Bowe and K-9 Zaback attended the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) annual certification testing. K-9 Zaback scored 197 out of 200 possible points in the Drug Detector Trials, putting him in the top 3 out of all the police canines testing! The Drug Detector Trials measure for speed, accuracy, and […]
LCPD Victim Services Coordinator Receives Award
The La Crosse Police Department is pleased to share that on November 13, 2014, Rita Carranza was awarded the YWCA’s “Non-Profit Outstanding Woman of the Year” award for her years of service and work with the Victims of Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Violent Crime. Since 2004, Rita has worked with the La Crosse Police Department […]
LCPD Officer Teri Roden Receives Award
Chief Ron Tischer and members of the La Crosse Police Department are proud to announce that Officer Teri Roden has received the La Crosse County Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault Task Force, “Law Enforcement Officer of the Year” award. Officer Roden was presented with her award at the Task Force’s annual banquet last evening. As indicated in the award letter, “through […]
Choose to be G.R.E.A.T. Day
Today marks the 1st Annual National “Choose to be G.R.E.A.T. Day”. 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 in their G.R.E.A.T. skills taught in the lessons of […]
La Crosse Student Wins WI DARE Essay Contest
The La Crosse Police Department is pleased to announce that Anika Nystrom, a 2014 DARE graduate from North Woods Elementary School in La Crosse, wrote one of the top DARE essays in the entire state of Wisconsin! Anika will receive her awards from the Wisconsin DARE Officers Association tomorrow, August 26th, at a special award ceremony at the Police Department. As […]
WILEAG Re-accreditation Announcement
Earlier today, the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG) Board convened to determine if the La Crosse Police Department met re-accreditation standards during the on-site assessment that the Department completed in April of this year. Following a presentation by the lead assessor, the Board unanimously voted for re-accreditation status for the Department, a designation which remains in effect for […]
National K-9 Drug Detector Trials
Last week, Officer Casey Rossman and K-9 Brutus competed in the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) National Drug Detector Trails held in Edina, MN. Officer Rossman and K-9 Brutus competed with 96 of the nation’s best K-9 teams from as far as California, Texas, and even the CIA. As indicated on the USPCA website, one of their main objectives is to, […]
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