Wes Hartkemeyer’s career in public service began with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. He earned this while also undergoing training at the Chippewa Valley Technical College Police Academies.
Since 2017, Wes has proudly served as a patrol officer with the Madison Police Department. He works alongside approximately 500 officers responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for the police and fire service throughout the county. Wes’ time with the department has allowed him to hone his expertise in personal protection and become a Licensed Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) certified instructor. This accreditation lets him share his knowledge with other officers.
In addition to his public duty, Wes is also passionate about technology. He founded Ireport, a software platform that creates standardized electronic reports to reduce paperwork for police departments. Wes has also spoken at events on various topics relating to public safety through technology and law enforcement transformation.
Today, Wes uses his extensive experience in home safety to advise SafeHome.org team of home security experts.