The La Crosse Police Department is pleased to announce the hosting of the 2015 Citizens’ Police Academy. The Academy will help provide participants with a better understanding of how the La Crosse Police Department functions on a daily basis. Participants will gain knowledge in patrol operations, investigations, use of force, community policing, and much more. […]
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Convicted Felon Tries to Stab La Crosse Officer
On Tuesday, January 27, 2015, La Crosse Police Officers Charles Frandsen and Rick Rank responded to 809 Rose Street to assist Probation and Parole with taking Randy R. Burzinski (DOB 07/17/1961) into custody on a felony warrant. LCPD Officers met the probation officer at the apartment and attempted to make contact with Burzinski. Burzinski tried to slam the door […]
La Crosse Police Review Use of Force
The La Crosse Police Department has released redacted portions of its internal “Use of Force Review” findings following an incident at the Rose Street Walgreens on November 20, 2014. Responding officers were forced into using a less lethal weapon to prevent the advancement of a man armed with a large knife. The report showed that […]
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 […]
La Crosse Police Announce Sergeant Promotions
Chief Ron Tischer is pleased to announce two promotions from within the La Crosse Police Department. Officer Joseph Wiegrefe, who currently serves 2nd shift patrol, was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and will continue on 2nd shift. Sergeant Wiegrefe has been with the Department since 2009 and also serves as a Department Field Training Officer. Sergeant […]
LCPD Investigates Suspicious Circumstances Complaints
The La Crosse Police Department is investigating two suspicious circumstances complaints. On Monday, December 1st at approximately 2:51pm in the area of Wood and Gohres Streets, a vehicle made contact with a 13-year-old female. There were two male subjects in the vehicle. The driver asked the female several questions, including if she wanted to go with them. The female stated no. The passenger […]
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 […]
Officer Saves Man’s Life During Standoff
Yesterday’s 2 ½-hour standoff with an armed man ended peacefully when negotiators convinced 26-year-old Stephen A. Meeks to drop his knife and surrender to officers. The call to the La Crosse Police Department was received at 12:58pm from the North Side Walgreens at 2626 Rose Street. Officers were dispatched to reports of a naked man […]
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 […]
High School Senior Donates to LCPD
On November 18, 2014, Chief Ron Tischer was pleased to accept a donation for $1,320.00 from Krystal Burrows, a senior at West Salem High School. As part of her senior graduation project, Krystal ran a benefit bowling tournament with 15 teams and 60 bowlers, along with basket raffles and other fundraising events to help raise […]
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