Last week, Officer Casey Rossman and K-9 Brutus competed in the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) National Drug Detector Trails held in Edina, MN. Officer Rossman and K-9 Brutus competed with 96 of the nation’s best K-9 teams from as far as California, Texas, and even the CIA. As indicated on the USPCA website, one of their main objectives is to, […]
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Click It or Ticket Campaign in Wisconsin
The La Crosse Police Department and La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department, along with hundreds of other law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin, will participate in the annual Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement campaign from May 19 – June 1, 2014. “Our officers will be on the lookout for unbuckled motorists. If you’re not wearing a […]
La Crosse Elementary Students Explore Washington, D.C.
In 1942, the Safety Patrol Program was introduced in our area schools. By the early 1950’s, selected students were offered a trip to our nation’s capital as part of the program. Initially, one student was chosen from each elementary school, and the group traveled to Washington, D.C. on a school bus. Since then, the program has grown […]
Chi Phi Fraternity Presents Donation to La Crosse Police
On Thursday, May 8th the Chi Phi Fraternity—Pi Theta Chapter from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse presented a donation check to the La Crosse Police Department for $4,000.00. The generous donation came from funds raised during the 2nd annual La Crosse Violence Awareness Charity Softball Tournament, “Sara Softball 2014”, that was held on Saturday, April […]
Police Week Events – May 15th
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, Police Week will occur May 11th […]
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; […]
“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 […]
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