Wisconsin State Patrol

Wisconsin State Patrol Warns Drivers of the Dangers of Cell Phone Use in Work Zones and Emergency Response Areas

Wisconsin Emergency Management SEOC Update 2 – Final SEOC Update on March Winter Storms

Wisconsin Emergency Management SEOC Update 1 – March Winter Storms

Wisconsin Emergency Management Wisconsin Emergency Management Elevates State Emergency Operations Center for March Winter Storm

Travel Not Advised Across Majority of State

Northern counties severely impacted, southern Wisconsin to see further impacts through Monday

Wisconsin State Patrol Encourages Riders and Motorists to Share Responsibility for Electric Bike and Scooter Safety

March Law of the Month: e-bike and e-scooter safety

Gov. Evers Signs Bills to Provide Wage Increases for State Workers, Expand Utv Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

See and Be Seen – Headlights Improve Visibility and Safety

February Law of the Month: Proper headlight use

WisDOT Congratulates High School Students for Efforts to Make Roads Safer in Annual Msg 2 Teens Driving Safety Contest

Join the Wisconsin State Patrol, Now Hiring Troopers

Deadline to apply: Feb. 15, 2026

Wisconsin State Patrol Officers Take Action Against Human Trafficking

January Law of the Month: Human trafficking prevention

Year in Review: WisDOT Celebrates 2025 Accomplishments

Projects, programs continue to improve Wisconsin’s multimodal transportation system

WisDOT urges safe driving, implements strategies to reduce wrong-way driving on Wisconsin roads

Wisconsin State Patrol begins Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign for holiday season

WisDOT Applauds Expansion of Move Over Law to Further Protect Motorists

Safe winter travel starts with a well-prepared vehicle

December Law of the Month: Winter vehicle preparation

Work together to protect those who protect us

Crash Responder Safety Week proclaimed for Nov. 17-21

WisDOT celebrates record-high seat belt use in Wisconsin on National Seat Belt Days

November 17-21 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Ranks Number ONE in the Nation During Fall Drug Take Back Collection

Flashing lights ahead, move over or slow down

November Law of the Month: Emergency responder safety

Congressman Fitzgerald Statement on the Passing of His Father, Longtime Wisconsin Law Enforcement Official Stephen Fitzgerald

WisDOT urges drivers to put safety first on Buckle Up Phone Down Day

Officer Involved Death Investigation in City of Fort Atkinson

WisDOT recognized for excellence in communication, customer service and public outreach

Drug Take Back Day is October 25

Training and experience help reduce teen crashes

National Teen Driver Safety Week highlights efforts to keep teens safe

WisDOT urges caution on the roads as deer activity increases this time of year

Prepare teen drivers for the road ahead

October Law of the Month: Teen driver safety

Wisconsin State Patrol and Wisconsin School Bus Association team up to promote school bus safety

Operation Safe Stop Week, Sept. 22-26

Prison Sentence for Man Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter Related to Vehicular Crash on Menominee Indian Reservation

Wisconsin State Patrol Urges Safe Choices Near Train Tracks

September Law of the Month: Rail safety

State Funding Indirectly Supporting New Courthouse Project

Latest cost estimate is $490 million. County could start borrowing for it as soon as 2027.

Wisconsin State Patrol educates drivers on dangers of impaired driving

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign starts Friday, Aug. 15

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Over $110 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin 

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Wisconsin State Patrol Bureau Director David Pabst and Teresa “Teri” Pabst

Wisconsin State Patrol and Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association team up to stop risky driving behaviors

Annual Trooper in a Truck campaign, July 14-18

Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in five counties this week

Wisconsin State Patrol offers guidance for summer travelers hauling recreational vehicles

Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in four counties this week

Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in three counties this weekend

County Picks Site For New Courthouse

It won't be Milwaukee Public Museum site, leaving it available for redevelopment.

Milwaukee County Sup. Steve Taylor Urges JFC to Increase Funding for Mandated Services in Milwaukee County

Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers to stay cool behind the wheel as summer heats up

June Law of the Month: Reckless Driving

Fourteen Individuals, Including Ten Mexican Nationals, Charged with Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking and Immigration Offenses

Wisconsin Ranks Number ONE in the Nation During Spring Drug Take Back Collection

Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers and passengers to buckle up

Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign runs May 19-June 1

Deer crashes rise during late spring, drivers take caution

State Patrol reminds all road users that safety is a shared responsibility

May Law of the Month: Share the road

Officer Involved Death Investigation in Racine, Wis.

Drug Take Back Day is April 26

WisDOT honors Wisconsin State Patrol staff for exceptional service

39 awards presented at Wisconsin State Patrol’s annual Awards Ceremony

Gov. Evers Appoints Brigadier General Matthew Strub to Lead the Wisconsin National Guard

Properly secured trailers and cargo prevent hazards on the road

March Law of the Month: Trailer and Load Securement

Practice safe merging techniques to prevent crashes

February Law of the Month: Safe Merging

Nineteen Charged for Trafficking Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine in the Greater Milwaukee Area

Republican Legislators Propose Arming Teachers To Address Gun Violence

With grants for building safety and ending tax on gun safes.

Don’t miss your chance to become a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper or inspector, one week left to apply

Deadline for application: Jan. 19, 2025

Be prepared for winter road conditions in Wisconsin

January Law of the Month: Safe winter driving

New winter road condition categories unveiled on 511 Wisconsin

“Know before you go” online or with the 511 mobile app

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign begins today

Gift a sober ride this holiday season

Now hiring Wisconsin State Patrol troopers and inspectors, five weeks left to apply

Deadline for application: January 19, 2025

Remains of Cassandra Ayon Found in the Town of Brighton, Wis.

Plan ahead to prevent impaired driving this holiday season

December Law of the Month: Impaired driving

Move over, slow down to keep emergency roadside workers safe

Annual Crash Responder Safety Week reminds drivers to do their part to protect first responders

Wisconsin Ranks Number ONE in the Nation During Fall Drug Take Back Collection

November 18-22 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin

State law requires drivers to brake for roadside workers

November Law of the Month: Move Over Law

Milwaukee Park & Ride Closures Disperse Growing Unhoused Population

Advocates, supervisors worry shuttering sites isn't solving underlying issues.

Scott Fitzgerald Faces Dem Challenger In State’s Most Republican Congressional District

Former paramedic hoping to chip away at GOP's dominance in Waukesha, Washington and Jefferson counties.

Be on the lookout for more deer on the roads during the fall rut

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Celebrate Progress on New I-41 and Southbridge Road Interchange in Brown County

After decades of discussion, project moves forward to reduce traffic congestion, bolster development, and improve safety

Now recruiting: Wisconsin State Patrol troopers, inspectors

Drug Take Back Day is October 26

Wisconsin State Patrol Urges Drivers to Move Over or Slow Down for Emergency Responders

National Move Over Day is Saturday, October 19

WisDOT announces park and ride closures due to safety and security issues

State and county partnership helped more than 80 individuals find reliable housing

Stay a step ahead to keep pedestrians safe

Wisconsin State Patrol’s October Law of the Month: Pedestrian Safety

Death Investigation in Village of Caledonia, Wis.

Don’t let child passenger safety take the back seat

September Law of the Month: Child Passenger Safety

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Launch of Wisconsin’s New Driver Education Grant Program

Program funded by governor in 2023-25 biennial budget expands access to driver training for more teens across the state

Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson Resigning For UW Madison Job

His replacement, Kristina Boardman, will be the first woman to hold the role.

Wisconsin State Patrol focuses efforts to stop impaired driving

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign starts Friday, August 16

Wisconsin law enforcement agencies join together to stop speeding with special enforcement Wednesday

WisDOT showcases initiatives to improve safety on Wisconsin roads

Community members and transportation partners joined the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) for a special event Tuesday in Madison showcasing the partnerships and programs designed to improve safety throughout Wisconsin’s transportation system.

Investigation Involving an MPD Squad and Fatal Crash

Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 23 new officers at graduation, including first lateral recruit class

Officers From 103 Outside Police Departments Will Guard RNC

And that's before counting federal agencies and private security guards.

Officer Involved Death in Racine County, Wis.

Wisconsin State Patrol partners with Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association to elevate focus on safe driving

Wisconsin State Patrol to conduct special enforcement to stop risky driving in Racine County

Share the road with motorcycles for everyone’s safety

June Law of the Month: Motorcycle safety

Wisconsin Ranks Number Two in the Nation During Spring Drug Take Back Day

The annual Click It or Ticket campaign is back, reminding drivers to buckle up

WisDOT and the Wisconsin State Patrol bump up seatbelt education and enforcement efforts to keep travelers safe

Wisconsin Lacks Clear System for Tracking Police Caught Lying

Prosecutors across the country maintain ‘Brady lists’ of officers with a credibility problem.

Update: School Incident in Village of Mount Horeb, Wis.

Wisconsin State Patrol to conduct special enforcement to stop risky driving in Waukesha County

Drug Take Back Day is April 27

Wisconsin State Patrol to conduct special enforcement to stop risky driving in Washington County

Share the road as farmers begin planting season

April Law of the Month: Farm Vehicle Safety

WisDOT expands ‘Control Your Drive’ campaign to prevent consequences of reckless driving