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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Back to School Safety
As summer comes to a close, schools in the La Crosse area have started or will be starting soon! The La Crosse Police Department would like to ask that all motorists be more vigilant for kids walking and riding bikes to school, including the university areas. We are also asking that drivers pay close attention […]
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign
The La Crosse Police Department and La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department, together with hundreds of other law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin, will crack down on drunken motorists during the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign from August 15th through September 1st. Both local agencies will have extra officers out at night during this […]
Project ChildSafe: Firearm Safety
The La Crosse Police Department recently partnered with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and the non-profit “Project ChildSafe” program to increase firearm awareness and safety. As indicated on the Project ChildSafe website, “the program promotes safe firearms handling and storage practices among all firearm owners” through safety messages, educational brochures, and the availability of Safety Kits. […]
Bicycle Theft Prevention
Summer brings many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, especially by bicycle! Unfortunately, it also brings an increase in bike thefts. From May 1, 2014 through July 2, 2014, there have been 74 reported bike thefts in the City of La Crosse. While there is no way to make your bicycle 100% theft-proof, there are simple steps […]
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