Three Things Thursday - The La Crosse County Jail

1️⃣ La Crosse County was created in 1851 by an act of the Wisconsin Legislature.

2️⃣ The 1st jail in La Crosse County was created because rowdy, transient loggers and raftsmen attracted gambling and other illegal activity to the area.

3️⃣ The first jail was a 15' x 15' stone building. The ceiling was made with timbers spiked together and the attic was filled with broken stones. If an inmate tried to escape through the roof, they would be crushed by stones.

(Pictured Below: The 1st La Crosse County Courthouse (1851 - 1867). The jail was located next to the Courthouse.)

Warrant Wednesday

This afternoon, Sheriff Wolf testified in front of the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety. He spoke in favor of a bill that would permit counties to classify our jail staff as protected employees for retirement purposes. This retirement status is the same as that of those that work in the prisons run by the WI Department of Corrections and they house the prisoners that come from our jails. Currently, this bill has bi-partisan support so we are hopeful that it will pass.

⏰It's Tax Time - Tax Tip Tuesday⏰

How do you minimize your risk for identity theft this tax season?

⏰If you are using your computer to file or store your tax return, be sure it is protected with up-to-date antivirus, firewall and spy-ware software to protect you from invasion. Be sure to update these security programs daily for the greatest protection.

⏰Safeguard your information. Use two-factored authentication if offered. Two-factor authentication is an added layer of security that combines something you have, a physical token such as a card or a code, with something you know, something memorized such as a personal identification number (PIN) or password.

🌐 WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Wherever you go, whatever you do, may the luck of the Irish be there with you! ☘️ Have a Happy and Safe St. Patrick's Day!

📷 Deputy Stoughtenger