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 […]
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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 […]
25 Years of Service
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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