Wisconsin State Patrol

Second Man Sentenced for Murder of Dodgeville, Wis. Woman

March 6, 2024

Turn headlights on in dark, adverse weather conditions

March Law of the Month: Proper Headlight Use

UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident in Winnebago County, Wis.

February 20, 2024

Man Receives Life Sentence for Murder of Dodgeville, Wis. Woman

February 6, 2024

Officer Involved Critical Incident in Winnebago County, Wis.

February 3, 2024

Change lanes carefully to avoid collisions

February Law of the Month: Safe Merging

Officers work to stop human trafficking on our highways

January Law of the Month: Human trafficking prevention

2023 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2023 Accomplishments

WisDOT’s new website delivers improved accessibility, mobile optimization

Make a plan to drive sober this holiday season

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign begins Friday

Two Found Guilty of Homicide in Connection to Death of Dodgeville, Wis. Woman

December 7, 2023

Stay back from snowplows to avoid crashes this winter season

December Law of the Month: Snowplow safety

UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Ozaukee County, Wis.

November 14, 2023

Crash Responder Safety Week emphasizes drivers’ responsibility to keep workers safe

Wisconsin Ranks Number One During Fall Drug Take Back Day

November 9, 2023

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Ozaukee County, Wis.

November 2, 2023

Supreme Court Justice Pushes For Judicial Protection Police Force

Proposal from Justice Annette Ziegler comes after retired Wisconsin judge was murdered.

State laws protect first responders working on the roads

November Law of the Month: Move Over or Slow Down

UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Watertown, Wis.

October 26, 2023

Commit to safe driving on Buckle Up Phone Down Day

UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Germantown, Wis.

October 24, 2023

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Germantown, Wis.

October 23, 2023

Drug Take Back Day is October 28

October 23, 2023

UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Fond du Lac, Wis.

October 19, 2023

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Watertown, Wis.

October 18, 2023

Follow Wisconsin’s school bus laws to keep students safe

School Bus Safety Week reminds drivers of laws to protect children

WisDOT encourages attentive driving to keep pedestrians safe

Pedestrian Safety Month highlights crash risks for non-drivers

Stay alert behind the wheel as daylight diminishes in fall

October Law of the Month: Safe Driving at Night

Governor’s Conference on Highway Safety addresses biggest challenges on Wisconsin roads

Wisconsin State Patrol leads effort to curb impaired driving

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign starts Friday

Milwaukee Police Chases At 20-Year High, Injuries and Deaths Have Followed

Milwaukee sees a surge in police pursuits in years since loosening policy to target reckless drivers.

Gov. Evers Signs Bill Aimed at Improving Literacy Outcomes for Kids Statewide

Governor approves compensation plan bills to help bolster state workforce

Safe Drivers Can Reverse Reckless Driving Trend in Wisconsin Communities

July Law of the Month: Reckless driving prevention

Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes new officers at graduation ceremony

Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign begins

Awareness messaging, enforcement efforts encourage seat belt use to save lives

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Racine, Wis.

May 22, 2023

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Mequon, Wis.

May 17, 2023

UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in St. Croix County, Wis.

May 7, 2023

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in St. Croix County, Wis.

May 7, 2023

Drug Take Back Day is April 22

April 19, 2023

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to Elevated Flooding Concerns

Annual Work Zone Awareness Week highlights importance of highway safety

WisDOT’s new safety campaign highlights dangers of distracted driving

New ads mark national Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April

UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Barron County, Wis.

April 10, 2023

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Barron County, Wis.

April 8, 2023

Make a safe ride home part of all celebration plans

State Patrol’s March Law of the Month: Impaired Driving Prevention

Former State Senator Janet Bewley Won’t Be Charged For Fatal Crash

Bewley was pulling onto highway, other driver was going more than 100 MPH, tested positive for THC in blood.

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Kenosha County, Wis.

January 16, 2023

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Kenosha, Wis.

January 4, 2023

Safety depends on proper vehicle maintenance during winter season

January Law of the Month highlights winter vehicle safety tips

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Kenosha, Wis.

December 20, 2022

Fatal Crash on N Mayfair Rd

Be prepared for winter driving to avoid crashes this season

December Law of the Month: Safe winter driving

Wisconsin Ranks Number One During Fall Drug Take Back Day

November 23, 2022

Move over, slow down to keep emergency roadside workers safe

Annual Crash Responder Safety Week reminds drivers to protect first responders

Wisconsin Fall Drug Take Back Collection Yields 54,040 Pounds of Unwanted Medications to Fight Opioid Epidemic

November 10, 2022

Woman In Crash With State Senator Was Driving 100 MPH

Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley was involved in July collision that killed speed motorist and her child.

Drug Take Back Day is October 29

October 25, 2022

Gov. Evers Announces Next Budget to Include $91.4 Million Increase for Shared Revenue to Support Statewide Public Safety

Budget proposal will include an eight percent increase for shared revenue over the biennium, additional $10 million for EMS, police, and fire

Stay alert, look for pedestrians to save lives on the roads

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

New Memorial Honors Wisconsin State Patrol’s Fallen Heroes

State leaders, family members participate in dedication ceremony Friday

Put Children’s Safety First On Every Trip in a Vehicle

Wisconsin State Patrol’s September Law of the Month: Child Passenger Safety

State Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley Involved In Fatal Crash

27-year-old mother and her 5-year-old daughter killed in collision.

MPD Tries New Tactics For Vehicle Thefts, Reckless Driving

MPD using bait cars to catch car thieves. State Patrol will provide assistance on Capitol and Fond du Lac.

Milwaukee Police Department Announces New Traffic Safety Initiatives

July Law of the Month: Slow down to keep Wisconsin’s roads safe

Speed a common factor in deadly crashes

WisDOT calls for commitment to safe driving as deadly crashes rise in Wisconsin

Driver responsibility, awareness key to preventing tragedies

Critical Incident Investigation in Mauston, Wis.

June 3, 2022

Click It or Ticket enforcement begins today

Donald Driver featured in WisDOT’s latest campaign video to encourage seat belt use

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Racine, Wis.

May 20, 2022

Gov. Evers and DHS Recognize State Workers and Interagency Cooperation for PPE Distribution in Wisconsin

Launch of coordinated effort delivered more than 80 million pieces of PPE statewide, continues as part of ongoing preparedness and response planning

‘Every second matters’: Driving distractions on the rise

April Law of the Month emphasizes dangers of distracted driving

Drive to protect workers this construction season

Wisconsin State Patrol’s March Law of the Month highlights work zone safety

WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson, State Patrol Superintendent statement on new State Patrol contract

WisDOT stresses importance of human trafficking awareness in Wisconsin

State Patrol January Law of the Month highlights prevention efforts

Three Sentenced in Wood County Meth Conspiracy Case

January 4, 2022

Gov. Evers Authorizes Marinette County to Lower Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Retired Captain and Trooper Bryan G. Peth

‘Lucky to have survived’: Crashes involving State Patrol cruisers a reminder of Move Over laws

New state law strengthens protections for responders

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Master Trooper Daniel Stainbrook

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Passing of Master Trooper Dan Stainbrook

‘Steer It, Clear It’ law keeps drivers, first responders safe after a crash

Drug Take Back Day is October 23

October 18, 2021

Wisconsin launches Buckle Up Phone Down campaign to save lives

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign begins Wednesday in Wisconsin

Republican Lawmakers Defunding Milwaukee Police

Republican controlled Legislature refuses proposals that would provide Milwaukee with additional annual revenue.

Drive Sober: Wisconsin’s August Law of the Month

42 Wisconsin State Patrol cadets become officers at graduation ceremony

Racine County Critical Incident Investigation

Wisconsin State Patrol July Law of the Month: Teens, let’s make this a safe, sober summer

WisDOT receives grant to combat impaired driving

UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident at the Radisson Hotel in the Village of Ashwaubenon

May 7, 2021

Wisconsin Drug Take Back Collection #2 in the Country; Collects Over 60,000 lbs. of Unwanted Medications to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

May 5, 2021

Officer Involved Critical Incident at the Radisson Hotel in the Town of Oneida

May 3, 2021

Every driver can make construction zones safer

Buckle up, phone down for Work Zone Safety Awareness Week

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #111, Directs State-Managed Law Enforcement to Review and Update Use of Force Policies

Drug Take Back Day is April 24

April 19, 2021

Distracted driving: Wisconsin’s April Law of the Month

Gov. Evers Appoints Kalvin D. Barrett as Dane County Sheriff

Milwaukee Police Helped Patrol Tosa Protests?

MPD denies it, but evidence suggests its police were covertly involved.