The La Crosse Police Department is pleased to announce that they have completed the pledge they took to improve their response to those living with a mental illness in the community. The pledge is a part of an initiative called the One Mind Campaign which was started by the International Association of Chiefs of Police […]
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Search Warrant leads to the arrest of two for drug and weapon charges
Last night, June 3, 2019, members of the La Crosse Police Department’s Investigative Bureau, along with the Emergency Response Team and Neighborhood Resource Officers, conducted a search warrant at 1116 4th Street South #2. As a result of this search warrant, Lavon D. Liggins (DOB 05/03/1981) was arrested for multiple drug offenses, as well as […]
LCPD Recognizes 2018 Award Recipients
Last evening, May 16th, Chief Ron Tischer and members of the La Crosse Police Awards/Recognition Committee recognized Officers and community members for their extraordinary efforts in law enforcement, community service, and making La Crosse a safer place to live. We are pleased to announce the following individuals who received awards this year: Officer Andrew Adey and […]
National Night Out
National Night Out Events in La Crosse Tuesday, August 1st marks the 34th National Night Out and the 20th 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 […]
LCPD Recognized by Boys & Girls Club of Greater La Crosse
This past Friday night, the La Crosse Police Department was recognized at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse’s annual Wall of Fame Banquet. The La Crosse Police Department was presented with the “Distinguished Service Award” for the variety of community-based programs the agency is involved in. One of the hallmark programs that […]
25th Annual State Bank Chili Cook Off
This Saturday, October 8th, members of the La Crosse Police Department will join other members of our community for the 25th Annual State Bank Financial Chili Cook Off! The Chili Cook Off will be held in Riverside Park from 11:30AM to 1:30PM, with a chili pepper eating contest and awards ceremony from 1:30PM – 2:30PM. Chili tasting admission is […]
National Night Out Events in La Crosse
Tuesday, August 2nd marks the 33rd National Night Out and the 19th 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 organizations, […]
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Early tomorrow morning, members of the La Crosse Department will join area law enforcement agencies and community members for 30th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg to help raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Wisconsin. The Law Enforcement Torch Run was first established by the law enforcement community as a way to help support Special Olympics in […]
Bike Safety Campaign with Dairy Queen
The La Crosse Police Department is pleased to announce that we will once again partner with Dairy Queen (Fourteen Foods) to promote a safety initiative called the “You’ve Been Caught Wearing Your Helmet” campaign. La Crosse Police Officers will be handing out coupons for a free DQ treat (small cone) whenever they observe children wearing helmets while riding […]
Downtown NROs Organize Earth Day Clean-Up
After spending time in Cameron Park, visiting with the park’s frequent patrons, the Downtown area Neighborhood Resource Officers Joel Miller and Alex Burg noticed that the busy park could benefit from a bit of spring cleaning. They approached downtown businesses with their idea for a clean-up and received overwhelming support! Today, from 11:30AM – 1:30PM, the […]
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