Profile for Nicholas Ames

Nicholas Ames

Chief of Police - Interim

University Police

Specialty area(s)

I am an Instructor in Professional Communications, Handgun / Rifle, and Scenarios. I am also a Field Training Officer, and the Alcohol Diversion Program proctor.

Brief biography

My name is Nick Ames and I am a Police Sergeant at the UW - La Crosse Police Department. When I'm not at work, I enjoy spending time outside with my wife, daughters, and two dogs.

Education

I attended Winona State University, where I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. After graduating from Winona State, I attended the Basic Law Enforcement Academy at Western Technical College.

Career

Professional history

I began my law enforcement career at the Village of Trempealeau Police Department. After working part-time in Trempealeau for two years, I became a full-time officer here at the UW-La Crosse Police Department. After a year and a half at UW-L, I worked for the City of La Crosse Police Department. I then transferred back to the UW-L Police Department, where I am currently a Police Sergeant.