It is our mission to provide exceptional public safety services each and every day! Here’s a look back when the #WSP68thRecruitClass practiced changing tires during their academy training. . . . #DoSomethingNiceDay #Service
Wisconsin State Patrol
Law Enforcement
Madison, WI 1,417 followers
Providing exceptional public safety services
About us
The Wisconsin State Patrol is the highway patrol for the state of Wisconsin and is a division of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. We enforce traffic and criminal laws, oversee the motor carrier safety and weight facilities (SWEFs), inspect and regulate motor carriers, school buses, and ambulances, and assist local law enforcement agencies with response to incidents as needed.
- Website
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http://wsp.wi.gov
External link for Wisconsin State Patrol
- Industry
- Law Enforcement
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Madison, WI
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1939
- Specialties
- Air Support Unit, Dignitary Protection Unit, Honor Guard Unit, Human Trafficking/Drug Interdiction, K-9 Officers, Motor Carrier Enforcement, and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
Locations
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Primary
4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI 53705, US
Employees at Wisconsin State Patrol
Updates
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Everyone is a pedestrian at some point. WSP’s October Law of the Month focuses on pedestrian safety. Trooper Yaggia-Lopez gives us some tips on keeping pedestrians and motorists safe. https://lnkd.in/gfqiaNHf
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THIS WEEK: WSP Open Houses are happening in Fond du Lac and DeForest! Stop by, say hi, and see what we do as part of our daily public safety missions! https://lnkd.in/g-hqbTKz
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The WSP’s Wellness Committee is dedicated to creating a wellness program for all WSP employees. The committee has been diligently working on several initiatives to educate and provide resources for all staff on all dimensions of wellness. Through October, the wellness committee is conducting the Superintendent’s Fitness Challenge. This voluntary program encourages staff to complete 840 minutes of moderate fitness activity. The goal is to have fun, get active, and assist with improving individual physical fitness while engaging in friendly competition. #NationalFamilyHealthAndFitnessDay
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NOW HIRING: Radio Frequency Infrastructure Engineer Electrical Engineer-Advanced Provide technical engineering analysis of radio frequency systems and oversee tower site projects for the most complex tower infrastructure in the state! Work remotely from your residence with travel throughout Wisconsin in your state-issued, take-home truck or SUV! Learn more and apply by Monday, October 7: https://lnkd.in/gnDq5wER
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Melina Guastella recently completed an internship over the summer with the WSP DeForest Post. Melina is enrolled at Edgewood College with a double major in neuroscience and criminal justice. Upon graduation, she wishes to pursue a career in the criminal justice field utilizing the understanding of the relationship between human thought process and criminal behavior. Congratulations and good luck, Melina! . . . #WSPCareers #Internship
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It’s #StatesAndCapitolsDay! Shoutout to our law enforcement partners at the Wisconsin State Capitol Police Department who we often work closely with to help ensure events are safe and orderly. Learn more about the Wisconsin State Capitol Police here: https://lnkd.in/gcEAv3Tf
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NOW HIRING: Radio Service Technicians in DeForest and Wausau! Drive your state-issued take-home SUV or truck to support and maintain two-way radio and data communications systems for the Wisconsin State Patrol. Learn more, including the SIGN ON BONUS here: https://lnkd.in/gaW_Sa-G Apply by Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
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During #FarmSafetyAndHealthWeek, a reminder that fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. REMINDER: You cannot pass farm vehicles in a no passing zone. https://lnkd.in/dCi62PmH Learn more about farm safety here: https://lnkd.in/gUgWUUiZ
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Wisconsin State Patrol reposted this
BELTLINE ENFORCEMENT: The Wisconsin State Patrol conducted special traffic enforcement patrols on the Madison Beltline (US 12/18) beginning in April 2024 in an effort to prevent risky driving behaviors that can lead to serious injury and fatal crashes. The Wisconsin State Patrol made over 800 traffic stops over the course of 50 days, resulting in over 1,400 citations and warnings. The posted speed limit on the Beltline is 55 mph, and approximately one in four speed citations issued were due to a driver going 80 mph or more. Full news release: https://lnkd.in/g27ZFPS9