On Tuesday evening, May 24th, 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 better, safer place to live. We are please to share the following twelve awards that were presented this year: Officer […]
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National Safe Boating Week May 21-27
National Safe Boating Week, May 21 – 27, 2016, kicks-off the yearlong North American Safe Boating Campaign which promotes safe, responsible boating and encourages recreational boaters to wear a life jacket at all times when operating on the water. Each year, around 500 people drown in recreational boating accidents. By encouraging people to “Wear It”, the theme of National […]
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 […]
Police Officer Memorial – LCPD’s Fallen
Today, in honor of National Police Officer Memorial Day, the La Crosse Police Department, along with area law enforcement agencies, will attend the Police Officer Memorial Ceremony to honor our fallen brothers and sisters. Already this year, law enforcement agencies from across the United States have tragically lost 35 men and women in the line of duty. The county-wide memorial […]
Police Week Events
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, National Police Week will occur May […]
Police Recover Stolen Hand Guns
On May 10th, La Crosse Police were dispatched to 1116 South 14th Street for a report of a domestic disturbance. Officers made contact at this residence and the female occupant indicated there was no argument. The occupant said her son and his friends were recording music, after which Officers were invited inside to further investigate and […]
Project Blue Light
The La Crosse Officer’s Spousal Support Association (LCOSSA) will be holding its first annual Project Blue Light Fundraiser. Members of LCOSSA will be selling blue light bulbs as a way to show support for our local law enforcement officers in the city of La Crosse. Residents are asked to shine their lights the week of […]
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 […]
Major meth dealer out on bond arrested again
On April 11th,2016 the La Crosse Police Department investigative staff and Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at 720 Oakland St. apartment #38 as part of a drug investigation. During the search of the residence over $20,000.00 cash and 265 grams (over half a pound) of methamphetamine were seized along other items associated with drug dealing. The estimated […]
Officer Oates Named a Top 10 DRE
The La Crosse Police Department is pleased to share that Officer Christopher Oates has been named a “2015 Top 10 DRE of the Year” in Wisconsin. As a certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), Officer Oates utilizes his skills to recognize when drivers are impaired by drugs, whether illegal, prescription, over-the-counter, or a combination of drugs […]
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