The La Crosse Police Department, home to the grant-funded G.R.E.A.T. Midwest Atlantic Regional Training Center, trains and certifies officers in Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.), a gang and violence-prevention classroom curricula directed towards elementary and middle school students. In 2014, the G.R.E.A.T. Midwest Atlantic Regional Training Center conducted eight separate training sessions, reaching over 200 officers from […]
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LCPD Investigators Praised for Quick Arrest of Bank Robbery Suspect
Detective Sergeant Andrew Dittman and Investigator Ryan Fitzgerald of the La Crosse Police Department received a thank you from the Onalaska Police Chief for their work in locating and arresting suspected bank robber Jonathan L. Smith. Smith is accused of robbing the Community Credit Union in Onalaska on February 27th. A search for the suspect by […]
Citizens’ Police Academy 2015
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thank You Veterans
The La Crosse Police Department would like to thank the men and women of the United States Armed Forces for their service to our country, including the eighteen members of the Police Department who have served or are currently serving: Andrew Adey – U.S. Army Guard Jerrad Crouch – U.S. Army Dustin Darling – U.S. […]
Officers to Hand Out Packer Player Cards
Starting today, La Crosse Police Department Officers will have full sets of Packer player cards available for children they meet in the community. These 20-card sets, available only through the Police Department, feature a picture of a Packer on the front and an important safety tip on the back. All safety tips are written by elementary students from across […]
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