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Just Ask Us: How were local police selected for presidential motorcade?

A: Police staffing for the motorcade is determined by where the president?s event is held, according to Madison police Central District Capt. Carl Gloede. For the president?s Oct. 4 visit to UW-Madison, Gloede said Madison police coordinated the motorcade route and staffing. The department?s assistant chief of operations selected the command staff for the event, who in turn coordinated with other law enforcement agencies to fill positions along the route and within the motorcade.