The Wisconsin Troopers Association is honored to announce that Attorney General J.B. VanHollen will speak at the 2010 Fallen Heroes Golf Outing on September 15, 2010 and also draw the winner of our ATV raffle. There is still room for golfers if you are interested in participating. Please contact Nancy Olig for more information at nancyolig@charter.net.
Read the full story »Law enforcement agencies in Wausau and across the state will have a renewed focus for the next few weeks on stopping and arresting drunken drivers.
The “Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest” crackdown begins today and will run through Sept. 6.
There were 238 people killed and 3,793 people injured in alcohol-related crashes in 2009 in Wisconsin, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. There were more than 45,000 convictions for drunken driving offenses last year in Wisconsin, the agency reported.
The campaign doesn’t mean extra officers will be patrolling the roadways. …
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updated 8/12/2010 7:46:30 AM ET
Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker says he would exempt public safety positions like prison guards and state troopers from furloughs.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker says he would exempt public safety positions like prison guards and state troopers from furloughs. Gov. Jim Doyle has required all state employees to be furloughed for 8 days per year for the last two years to save money. He has made few exceptions because he says it’s a matter of fairness so all workers are …
8/5/2010
CONTACT: Darrin Schmitz (608) 661-0777
(MADISON, WI.) – Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today, the endorsement of the Wisconsin Troopers Association (WTA).
The Wisconsin Troopers Association is a non-profit organization comprised of active and retired Wisconsin state troopers, inspectors, division supervisors, and police communication officers. Their mission is to support law enforcement initiatives and sponsor public safety programs that benefit the community.
In a letter of endorsement, WTA President, Glen Jones, wrote, “Your record during your first term as Attorney General has demonstrated your dedication to supporting law enforcement officers and we …
The Wisconsin Troopers’ Association is pleased to announce the endorsement of Shane Nottestad for Sheriff in Vernon County.
Shane Nottestad brings considerable experience to the position he is seeking. He has been a lifelong resident of Vernon County, and has worked as a jailer, dispatcher and patrol deputy with the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department. Shane is currently a police officer with the Viroqua Police Department. His wife, Emilee Nottestad, is also a Viroqua Police Officer.
Shane Nottestad is a successful businessman, operating a convenience store in LaFarge, and a trucking firm along …
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The number of traffic deaths on Wisconsin roads is near an all-time low. The state had a total of 47 fatal crashes resulting in 49 deaths last month.
That’s the second safest month of July since World War two. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says traffic deaths this year are well below the five year average.
And seatbelt usage in the state is at an all time high.
According to the Wisconsin DOT, 79% of Wisconsin motorists buckle up, however that number is much lower for …
The corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for improvement of the conditions of those employed as Wisconsin Troopers, Inspectors and Police Communication Operators, including supervisors (first line supervisors through superintendent) and retirees, the development of a higher degree of efficiency in such occupation and foster activities which promote law enforcement and public safety and the good of the community.
