Wisconsin State Patrol

On June 14, 2009, Trooper Jorge Dimas, 23 years of age and an 11-month veteran of the Wisconsin State Patrol made the ultimate sacrifice when he lost his life due to injuries he sustained in the line of duty while working traffic patrol in Polk County. Trooper Dimas was seriously injured on May 9, 2009, when the patrol vehicle he was operating was struck by another vehicle as he was in the process of initiating a traffic stop. . . . #NeverForget #Service #Honor

Last week, the WSP motor unit led the Salute to Cycles Parade on the track at Road America. In addition to the event, troopers participated in a traffic enforcement detail in the area. Do you have a knack for motorcycles? Learn more about becoming a trooper here: wsp.wi.gov. . . . #WSPMotorUnit #WSP #MotorOfficer #LawEnforcementCareers

RIDE INTO SUMMER: WSP’s June Law of the Month reminds drivers and riders to share the road and drive safe. https://lnkd.in/gtKK8adg

Schools may be out, but safe driving is always in session! Recently, Trooper Nicholson met with Sauk County third grade students to talk about the importance of seat belts. Is your child ready for a seat belt? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g7Dyf_qF . . . #BuckleUpPhoneDown #NationalChildrensDay

WSP 69th RECRUIT CLASS UPDATE – WEEK 19 This week, the 69th Recruit Class was taught Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) and learned about drugs that impair. It is the mission of the Wisconsin State Patrol to provide exceptional public safety services and one of our core enforcement efforts is operating while under the influence (OWI) laws. In addition to their studies, the class partook in the Murph Challenge, which includes 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats, and a 1-mile run. They also did a 5-mile formation run on Global Running Day. . . . #WSP69thRecruitClass

NOW HIRING: WSP Radio Network Field Service Technician in DeForest and Eau Claire! Use your issued take-home vehicle to maintain cutting-edge public safety radio and network data infrastructure. Learn about the SIGN-ON BONUS and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gCxMVhxx

Here’s a #Throwback photo showing a crash data map used to determine where to allocate resources and personnel. Thanks to advances in technology, we now use more modern predictive analytic tools. Visit communitymaps.wi.gov to see where crashes occur in your area. . . . #ThrowbackThursday #PublicSafety #CommunityMaps #LawEnforcementTechnologies

Wisconsin residents now have the option to add one emergency contact to their driver’s record. This information can assist law enforcement agencies in the event of a crash or medical emergency. Learn more and add your emergency contact information here: https://lnkd.in/gK_Z_Unv

Recently, Sgt. Mueller attended a local school for Careers on Wheels. The students learned about #WSPCareers and of course got to sit in the cruiser and turn on the lights! . . . #Community #PublicService #FutureTroopers

Reece Rimrodt recently completed his 200-hour internship at the Southeast Region Waukesha Post. Reece is majoring in criminal justice and criminology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, planning to graduate in May 2025. Reece is excited about beginning his career in law enforcement and plans to apply for the #WSP71stRecruitClass this fall. Congratulations and good luck, Reece! Are you interested in a career with the WSP? Check out the 71st Recruit Class timeline here: https://lnkd.in/gM7yUYhk . . . #WSPCareers #Internship