Together we mourn the loss of St. Croix County Deputy Kaitie Leising. Deputy Kaitie Leising was killed in the line of duty on May 6, 2023. Our hearts and thoughts continue to be with Kaitie's family and friends. Deputy Leising served with the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office since 2022. Prior to that, she served with the Pennington County Sheriff's Office in South Dakota, for approximately 2 years.
Donations
Take Action Honor Kaitie
A group of community members started the Take Action Honor Kaitie effort with the goal of raising $600,000 to ensure funding to:
- Build the St. Croix County Fallen Officer Memorial Installation at the St. Croix County Government Center.
- Support Kaitie's family and the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard traveling to Washington DC to the Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony in May 2024.
- Provide emotional wellness training to St. Croix County law enforcement officers and their families.
Learn more about these efforts, events, and how you can donate.
Donations to the Family
If you are interested in donating to the family, a donation fund has been set up through WESTconsin Credit Union in honor of Deputy Leising. All contributions will be given directly to Deputy Leising's wife and child. Donations made out to "Benefit of Deputy Leising" can be sent to:
WESTconsin Credit Union
PO Box 269
New Richmond, WI 54017
or deposited at any WESTconsin Credit Union branch.
Public Visitation & Funeral Service
The public visitation and funeral for Deputy Leising was held at the Hudson High School on Friday, May 12:
Watch the recording of the funeral service.