Wisconsin State Capitol Police

08/17/2026

💐Flower power is a real thing! This week, Sgt. Nichols set up at the Dane County Farmers' Market on the Capitol Square, chatting with visitors, answering questions about the department, and sharing info for anyone curious about a career with us.

Fresh produce, beautiful flowers, and friendly police officers... we hope to see you soon!

08/04/2026

🔆The Dayshift Patrol Sergeant position is now open! This is another rare opportunity for a desirable dayshift position with a Monday through Friday typical work schedule.

Experienced police officers or those with current police supervisory experience are encouraged to apply.

➜ Competitive salary
➜ Great benefits package
➜ Supervise an amazing team of experienced officers

Interested candidates can view the full posting and apply here: wj.wi.gov/21686

Application materials are due by 11:59 pm on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

08/04/2026

🚨 We're hiring a Police Dispatcher!

Do you thrive under pressure and want a career where your calm voice and quick thinking can make all the difference? The Wisconsin State Capitol Police Communications Center has a rare opening and is looking for a Law Enforcement Dispatcher to join our team.

Beyond just the Capitol, as a dispatcher, you will be the critical link between the public and our officers, coordinating emergency and non-emergency responses, and provide monitoring of alarms and security cameras across hundreds of State facilities.

➜ Serve as a vital part of our public safety team
➜ Gain hands on experience in emergency communications
➜ Be part of a team that invests in people first, things second

Ready to apply? Visit wj.wi.gov/21671 to view the full job announcement. Application materials are due by 11:59 PM on August 10, 2026.

07/30/2026

🎉 Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Adam Haas on his most recent endeavor: leading our Court Protection Unit. Throughout his career, Sgt. Haas has led security operations for high-profile government events, supervised the department's patrol staff, and worked closely with Capitol stakeholders and numerous law enforcement partners.

Our Court Protection Unit (CPU) is made up of specially trained police officers who focus on the personal protection of WI Supreme Court Justices, along with providing services to the Wisconsin Court System as a whole.

While Adam is a tough act to follow, we will begin accepting applications soon to fill his patrol sergeant vacancy. Stay tuned for that announcement and then visit wisc.jobs for details and to apply.

07/21/2026

🎉The Wisconsin State Capitol Police is pleased to welcome Officer Justin Inabnet to our Court Protection Unit (CPU) team! Officer Inabnet comes to us with several years of law enforcement experience between agencies in Florida and Wisconsin.

Our Court Protection Unit (CPU) is made up of specially trained police officers who focus on the personal protection of WI Supreme Court Justices, along with providing services to the Wisconsin Court System as a whole.

Welcome, Officer Inabnet!



📸State Capitol Police Chief David Erwin (right) swearing in new CPU Officer Inabnet (left).

06/23/2026

We are excited to welcome the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra back for this season’s Concerts on the Square beginning tomorrow, June 24th from 7 PM to 9 PM! The 2026 season of Concerts on the Square will be held on the following Wednesdays: June 24th, July 1st, July 8th, July 15th July 22rd, July 29th, with weekly rain dates each Thursday.

As we kick off this concert season, we would like to remind visitors of some key notes to make their experience smooth:

▪️Capitol Square closes from South Hamilton to North Hamilton at 3:00 PM the day of the concert. We encourage visitors to utilize one of the nearby public parking options here: https://www.cityofmadison.com/parking/garages-lots/current-hourly-parking-availability

▪️Blankets may be placed on the Capitol lawn beginning at 3:00 PM on show dates.

▪️Concerts on the Square is one of the few events that we allow alcohol to be consumed on the Capitol grounds. Please help us out by keeping any alcoholic beverages outside of the Capitol building and disposing of them properly when they are empty. All open alcoholic beverages must be consumed or disposed of by 9:30 PM.

▪️The Capitol building will close immediately following the intermission.

▪️If unexpected severe weather occurs during the concerts, the Capitol may be re-opened for emergency shelter.

▪️If you need assistance, look for one of our friendly uniformed officers. They are always happy to assist.

▪️If you see something suspicious, please say something by calling State Capitol Police at 608-266-8797, or dial 911 for an emergency.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Join us TOMORROW, June 24 at 7:00 PM on the King Street corner of Capitol Square for the official season kickoff of Concerts on the Square, "Joel & John: Piano Men Legends."

Jeans ’n Classics joins us on stage for a hit-packed night of Billy Joel and Elton John favorites. From "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" to "My Life" and "Bennie and the Jets," audiences can expect big hooks and even bigger choruses. With a crowd that’s bound to know every word—this will be quite a way to kick off the season.

For FAQ, a map of the event, food vendors, and more, visit wcoconcerts.org/cos.

06/13/2026

It's a perfect morning for the Dane County Farmers' Market and Safety Saturday! Stop by our booth on S. Pinckney Street to meet K-9 Otter, pick up a free gun lock, and connect with your Capitol Police team. See you there!

06/09/2026

Safety Saturday is almost here! Join us on June 13 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Capitol Square. Stop by our booth to meet our staff, see our K-9 team in action, check out our squad cars, and learn how we protect the Capitol and state facilities across Wisconsin.

This year, we're also pleased to offer FREE gun locks to the public. Firearm safety starts with secure storage, and we want to make it easier for families in our community to keep their loved ones safe.

Safety Saturday is an annual event hosted by our partners at the City of Madison Fire Department that brings thousands of community members to Capitol Square and the Dane County Farmers' Market for hands-on education about injury prevention, safe decision-making, and everyday safety tools like seat belts, bike helmets, and smoke alarms.

We hope to see you there!

06/08/2026

We are excited to announce our next application process for Police Officers is OPEN.

We are a state police agency serving a community of 30,000+ State of Wisconsin workers, visitors to state facilities, and the general public.

In addition to a rewarding career, this opportunity includes:

➜ Pay for lateral transfer officers set based on qualifying prior years of service
➜ $3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires
➜ Wage add-on for qualified Spanish speaking bilingual officers
➜ Reciprocity and waiver assistance for qualified veterans and out-of-state or federal police officers

Complete details and application instructions are available here: https://wj.wi.gov/19722.

Application materials are due by 11:59 PM on June 21, 2026.

06/08/2026

Congratulations to Lieutenant Mickael Price on graduating with Class 12 of the Wisconsin Command College!

The Wisconsin Command College is a nationally accredited leadership and management development program and a joint venture of the Wisconsin Department of Justice and UW-Madison.

This intense, six-week in-residence program prepares law enforcement leaders for the challenges facing their profession.

Upon completion, graduates are recognized as a Certified Public Manager by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. That means Lt. Price is now a CPM, a well-earned credential that reflects his dedication to leadership and public service.

We invest in people first, things second. It's who we are. Congratulations, Lt. Price!