STATE POLICE EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Most states have a police agency that has jurisdiction within the entire state.  Many times this is the largest police department in the state. In some states, it may be called the Department of Public Safety. Every state has some slight differences as to what the mission may be. 

Generally all State Police agencies are asked to prevent crime and enforce the law.  They protect people and property, prevent and detect crime and other violations of law, pursue criminal investigations and arrest criminals.

State Police patrol highways to make roads safe for all users.  Through education and enforcement they strive to reduce the deaths, injuries and property damage caused by motor vehicle accidents.  

State Police agencies provide control and security in all types of natural and man-made emergencies including terrorist incidents. They provide safety and security for individuals and groups of citizens in furtherance of their rights, duties and responsibilities.

State Police agencies are usually full service law enforcement agencies. They provide a vast array of specialized units that are capable of responding to all types of calls for service.  Some of them include:

 

Aviation Units 

Aviation units provide Search and Rescue and Medical Evacuation (MEDIVAC) services. Some provide support for aerial fire suppression missions.   Many units patrol vast areas of the state that are not easily accessible by traditional patrol methods.

Investigative Units

Major crimes, narcotics, violent and serial crimes, child abuse, sexual exploitation, computer and technology-related crimes, bias-related crimes, auto theft, consumer product tampering, vice and organized crime are just some of the things investigative units do

Bomb Disposal Units

Bomb Disposal units are trained to render safe hazardous explosive devices.  They respond and determine is suspicious or unattended packages are dangerous.  They are also known as EOD units which is a military term for “Explosive Ordinance Disposal”.

 

Forensic Units

Counter Terrorism Units

Canine Units

Marine Units

Bicycle Patrols Units

Specialized Winter Patrol Units

Emergency Response Teams

Motorcycle Unit

SCUBA Units

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