Community Resource Unit

The La Crosse Police Department Community Resource Unit (CRU) is a hybrid community policing unit, consisting of one Investigator and two Officers, that work with community members who are experiencing mental health crisis. The Unit works closely with Field Services, Investigative Services, County Health and Human Services, schools, and other community partners to address the unique needs of individuals experiencing mental health crisis. They work to communicate safety plans, collaborate follow-up contacts, and provide necessary resources at the right time.

Part of this Unit is the Co-Responder program which is a partnership with La Crosse County and allows for CRU Officers and County Crisis Responders to ride together and "co-respond" to calls and follow-ups involving community members experiencing mental health crisis. 

The goal of CRU is to create a better outcome for those experiencing mental health crisis, including reducing hospitalization and/or entry into the criminal justice system. By having a specialized unit, we can slow the call down while connecting those in crisis with the right resources.

Investigator Dominick Jacobs

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Officer Joel Miller

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Officer Sonja Weber

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