Starting Oct. 1, 2016, it will be illegal to talk on a handheld mobile device while driving in a Wisconsin road work zone. View 2015 Wisconsin Act 308 The law is part of ongoing efforts to reduce distracted driving and increase safety for motorists and workers throughout the state. Drivers caught in violation face fines of up to $40 on first offense and $100 for subsequent offenses. Following the law is simple. Just remember: Orange cones – Put down the phones! Why is Wisconsin doing this? Mobile devices continue to be a leading cause of distracted driving throughout the United … Continue reading Orange cones – Put down the phones!

You may remember a post I put out a while back regarding DaneCom.  It is on track and it appears DaneCom will come on-line on the target date of November 1, 2016.  The exact time I do not know. Like anything that is new it comes with questions.  I have tried to answer some of these questions with a video for the Town officers.  I felt like sharing with everyone who follows our new website, Facebook and Twitter.  That is just the way I am! The video is on our YouTube channel.  The direct link for the video is here: … Continue reading TMPD Portable Radios and DaneCom

You just don’t know what will happen during your shift in the Town of Madison! On September 17, 2016 at 7:16 pm Officer Weaver and Officer Hoffman came upon an injured woodchuck loitering on the sidewalk in the 500 block of W. Badger Road.  After contacting the loitering woodchuck, who identified himself as Fuzzy, the officers determined he had an obviously injured back leg and he couldn’t move off the sidewalk. Based on the injuries, the officers options were limited; humanely send him to woodchuck heaven or provide medical assistance.  Of course, the officers worked hard at saving Fuzzy the woodchucks life.  Madison Veterinary Specialists … Continue reading Fuzzy the woodchuck’s life saved

Choose your ride this weekend! The OWI Task Force will be working in DeForest and Verona this weekend. Multiple agencies will assist local officers in detecting impaired drivers to make our streets and highways safe. Have a plan and be safe! #ZeroinWisconsin   Continue reading Capitol Area OWI Task Force

Please Read – Pretty Darn Important – Chief Gregory DATCP CONSUMER ALERT:  Card Skimmers Found in Fuel Dispensers at Wisconsin Stations Release Date:  September 13, 2016 Media Contact:  Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007 or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 Editor’s Note:  A photo of an internal skimmer found in a Wisconsin fuel dispenser is attached. MADISON – It only takes seconds for a criminal to install a credit/debit card skimming device on a fuel dispenser, giving them instant access to future customers’ financial information.  Inspectors from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s Weights and Measures Bureau … Continue reading Card Skimmers Found in Fuel Dispensers at Wisconsin Stations

Officer Logan Brown sent this to me today.  I thought I would share it.  From a simple traffic stop…. Chief, Last night I was out on patrol when I made a traffic stop and came into contact with a gentleman by the name of Tom, who is from Ohio. After providing him with a warning for his driving behavior he asked if he could do a favor for me. Tom went on to tell me he is in town for the Ironman race this weekend and he is running the race for me, along with our countries soldiers, police, firemen, … Continue reading Running the Ironman for a purpose

The life of a squad car is rough!  I bet many of us remember this: https://youtu.be/yil9wlfa0yo Now days there is more to a squad than a cop motor and tires.  Our new squad is a Ford Police Utility Vehicle – a specially made vehicle for police use.  We buy our squads from Kayser Ford – thanks Tim Askey for your work in getting us what we need and for some great service! We then take the squad to General Communications in Fitchburg to get the squad set up with all the electronics.  Cutting Edge Signs & Graphics did the graphics on … Continue reading How is a squad car born?