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Greatest “GREAT” Project at Lincoln Middle School
La Crosse Police Officer and “GREAT” (Gang Resistance Education and Training) Instructor Phil Martin reports Lincoln Middle School 6th grade students Katie Sauer and Tori Wichelt raised over $600 as part of their 6th grade, “GREAT” Project. The money was raised by Katie and Tori who held bake sales and garage sales where they sold […]
Congrats Dr. Tom Thompson and TAMC Veterinary Staff!
When the La Crosse Police Department received the first police K-9 in 2007, Doctor Tom Thompson, DVM, of the Thompson Animal Medical Center (TAMC), approached the department and volunteered his veterinary services, free of charge. Since then, Dr. Tom, Dr. Jean Heyt, Dr. Gary Wiegel, and the staff at TAMC have provided outstanding care for each […]
CPA: Week 7
During Week 7 of the Citizens’ Police Academy, participants learned what it’s like to be a Police Officer in a traffic stop. In various scenarios, Officer Jeremy Rindfleisch acted as the “Driver”, while class participants took turns as the “Police Officer”. With coaching from Lieutenants Dan Kloss and Troy Nedegaard, we were taught what things officers look for when approaching the car; […]
Sex Offender Release Information Bulletin: Matthew C. Thompson
Contact Person: Sgt. Randy Rank (608) 789-7240 The La Crosse Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 301.46 which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release from prison, or a secure treatment facility, when they believe that the release of information will enhance public safety and […]
High Visibility Traffic Enforcement Today
The La Crosse Police Department will be conducting a Pedestrian/Vehicle High Visibility Enforcement action this afternoon on West Ave. The goals for these enforcement grants are to reduce traffic related injuries and death; to gain voluntary compliance with existing laws and ordinances; and improve the safety and coexistence of all modes of transportation.
“Guns ‘n Hoses” – Charity Softball Game
On Sunday, July 13th at 3:05PM, the La Crosse Loggers will host the first ever “Patriot Games: Guns ‘n Hoses”, a Police versus Firefighters charity softball game at Copeland Park. For only $10, fans will get general admission to this game, as well as the regularly scheduled La Crosse Loggers vs. Kenosha King Fish game at 5:05PM. Half of all ticket sales will […]
CPA: Week 6
Week 6 of the La Crosse Police Department Citizens’ Police Academy started with a presentation from Officer Dale Gerbig. Officer Gerbig talked about the training and certification involved in becoming a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). DREs are an important resource for the department, because drugged subjects will often refuse disclose the type of drug they have taken, and […]
LCPD Participates in Sara Softball
The La Crosse Police Department was honored and privileged to participate in the 2nd Annual La Crosse Violence Awareness Charity Softball Tournament (Sara Softball 2014) on Saturday, April 26th. The LCPD “BLUES” softball team participated in the event, which is held in the memory of Sara Hougom. The event was hosted by Chi Phi Fraternity-Pi Theta Chapter […]
K-9 “Putt’n 4 Pooches” Golf Outing and Fundraiser
The La Crosse Police Professional Non-Supervisory Association is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Putt’n 4 Pooches golf outing and fundraiser to support the La Crosse Police Department K-9 Program. Where: Forest Hills Golf Course When: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Time: 9:30AM Registration, 11:00AM Shotgun Start Cost: $60 per person – $240 per foursome Registration […]
CPA: Week 5
Last week, Citizens’ Police Academy started with an interesting presentation from Captain Shawn Kudron, Sergeant Mike Blokhuis, and Investigator Tony DeLap, all members of the Investigative Services Bureau. The presentation, led by Inv. DeLap, touched on many of the techniques utilized in a homicide investigation, including victim identification, crime scene processing, fingerprinting and analysis, footprint […]
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