Over the past eight weeks, the La Crosse Police Department Lobby area has undergone a major renovation. Your patience with our limited hours and remote location during that time was much appreciated. We’re happy to announce that lobby is nearly complete, with just a few finishing touches left. On Monday, September 15th, the Police Department Lobby will be officially re-opened, […]
Police Lobby Construction: Hours and Availability
The La Crosse Police Department lobby will be undergoing a security and access renovation starting on Monday, July 21, 2014, potentially lasting through Friday, September 12, 2014. This project is a culmination of changes that have been needed for many years to include a more secure environment for staff and citizens, better access for person with disabilities, better […]
Vacationing Officers Jump into Action at Fiery Crash
The La Crosse Police Department is proud to share a story of two off-duty officers, our very own Officer Jovanna Randall and her husband Officer Jeremy Randall of the West Salem Police Department, who jumped into heroic action when they came upon a fiery crash on their way home from vacationing in Kentucky. Please visit WXOW Channel 19 […]
Did You Know: Dogs in City Parks
The La Crosse Police Department frequently receives calls regarding dogs in City parks: what is allowed and what is not? In November of 2013, the La Crosse City Council amended the Municipal Code of Ordinances relating to Animals in City Parks, Athletic Fields, and Trails, as well as Prohibited Areas for Animals. A summary of these ordinances is as […]
Welcome: Two New Officers
Assistant Chief Rob Abraham, on behalf of Chief Ron Tischer and the La Crosse Police Department, welcomed two new officers at a swearing-in ceremony that took place this morning. Stephen Trussoni, a previous Civilian Service Employee of the department, and Ethan Purkapile joined the LCPD family as our newest sworn members. Congratulations Stephen and Ethan!
Extra OWI enforcement this Weekend in La Crosse.
The La Crosse Police Department will have extra Police Officers working this weekend (Both Friday 5/9 and Saturday 5/10) on a High Visibility OWI Grant along with other agencies in the state of Wisconsin. The goals for these grants are to reduce traffic related injuries and death and to gain voluntary compliance with existing laws and improve […]
LCPD Seeks State Re-accreditation
The La Crosse Police Department announces application for re-accreditation through the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG). On May 21, 1998 the La Crosse Police Department became one of the first law enforcement agencies in the State of Wisconsin to become accredited by WILEAG. The La Crosse Police Department was the first law enforcement agency […]
Bike Barn Open Hours
The Police Impound Building, also knows as the “Bike Barn”, is open to the public the first Wednesday of each month from 5-6PM starting April 2nd. During open hours, citizens are able to come to look for their lost or stolen bike. 2014 Bike Barn Dates April 2nd May 7th June 4th July 2nd August 6th […]
Citizens’ Police Academy
The La Crosse Police Department is pleased to announce the hosting of the 2014 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. […]



