La Crosse Dive Unit

La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department

We are a volunteer dive unit for the La Crosse County Sheriff's Department, and a non-profit organization consisting of approximately 25 members including divers and non-divers. We are trained and specialized in swift water/flood rescue, ice rescue, underwater rescue and recovery, and vessel security services. Our team also includes K9s specializing in search/rescue/human scent detection.


Upcoming Events

  • Dive Unit K9 Fundraiser

    March 17th, 2025

    Location: Crooked Pint, Onalaska

    Come visit with our K9s and celebrate St. Paddy’s Day. 15% of the bill supports the La Crosse Dive Unit!

  • River Clean Up

    May 10th, 2025

    Help us clean up our river by foot or boat by signing up below!

  • La Crosse Riverfest

    July 2nd - 5th, 2025