State Police Agencies

State Police Agencies

1. State police

   • State police have the responsibility for criminal law enforcement and traffic vehicle regulation across the state

2. State university police

   • Campus police or university police are employed to protect the private property of the campus and surrounding areas and the people who live, work, and visit it.

3. Highway patrols

   • a police unit that is created for the purpose of overseeing and enforcing traffic safety compliance on roads and highways, or a detail within an existing local or regional police agency that is primarily concerned with such duties

4. State park services

   • The park services preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the park system for the enjoyment, education, and and inspiration of generations of visitors

5. Weigh station operations

   • The responsibility of weigh stations is to enforce tax and safety regulations, which includes checking freight carrier compliance with fuel tax; checking weight restrictions ; checking equipment safety; and checking compliance with hours of service regulations

6. Fish and wildlife agencies

   • These agencies have the responsibility to conserve the Commonwealths natural resources while also providing outdoor recreation opportunities to the public

7. Port authorities

   • Port authorities regulate and control navigation within limits and the approaches to the port

8. Alcohol law enforcement agencies

   • The agencies oversee every alcoholic beverage license transaction in the Commonwealth, conducting enforcement operations throughout the Commonwealth.

9. State bureaus of investigation

   • The bureaus of investigation acts as an overseer for taxpayers by identifying potential fraud in public benefit programs to ensure benefits reach those who truly need them