STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT
Alabama Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety is a full-fledged, statewide law enforcement agency comprising six divisions: Administrative, Alabama Bureau of Investigation, Driver License, Highway Patrol, Protective Services, and Service. The department’s employees are committed to preserving the safety of Alabamians and visitors to the state, and they do so through a variety of enforcement, licensing, and educational programs.
Alaska Department of Public Safety
DPS is made up of five divisions, the Division of Alaska State Troopers, Divison of Wildlife Troopers, Division of Fire and Life Safety, Division of Statewide Services and the Division of Administrative Services. DPS also housed the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and the Alaska Police Standards Council.
Arizona Department of Public Safety
The Department consists of four divisions - Highway Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Agency Support and Criminal Justice Support. Together these four divisions provide an immense and extensive range of vital scientific, technical, operational and regulatory services to Arizona residents and to the state's criminal justice community. The Arizona Department of Public Safety, with state headquarters in Phoenix, has offices located in more than 30 communities within Arizona's 15 counties.
Arkansas State Police
The mission of the Arkansas State Police is to protect human life and property in the State of Arkansas by providing the highest quality of law enforcement services to the citizens of Arkansas. The Arkansas State Police consists of four divisions - Administrative Services, Highway Patrol, Criminal Investigation and Crimes Against Children.
California Highway Patrol
The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of safety, service, and security to the people of California. CHP is a statewide law enforcement organization. It is lead by the Commissioner, assisted by the Deputy Commissioner. CHP is divided into two major operations, Staff and Field. Each is lead by an Assistant Commissioner. The Staff operations is comprised of headquarter commands. The Field operations are divided into eight separate field Divisions located throughout the state. Also included in field operations are Office of Air Operations , State Terrorism Threat Assessment Center, and Protective Services Division.
Colorado Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety encompasses these divisions: Colorado State Patrol - ensuring safety on state highways, Colorado Bureau of Investigation -assisting local police departments and sheriffs in criminal investigations, Division of Criminal Justice -helping communities identify and prevent safety issues, Division of Fire Safety - helping train firefighters and Office of Preparedness and Security -keeping watch over the state’s safety.
Connecticut Department of Public Safety
The Connecticut Department of Public Safety is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing enforcement, regulatory and scientific services through prevention, education and innovative use of technology. The Connecticut Department of Public Safety (DPS) is composed of three divisions: the Division of State Police, the Division of Fire, Emergency and Building Services and the Division of Scientific Services.
Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) Mission Statement: to promote and protect the safety of people and property in Delaware. DSHS is comprised of: the Office of the Secretary, the Delaware State Police, the Office of Highway Safety, the Division of Communications, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, the Capitol Police, the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement, the Developmental Disabilities Council, and the State Council for Persons with Disabilities.
Florida Highway Patrol
The Florida Highway Patrol is determined to provide citizens with the highest level of professional service possible while promoting safety on Florida's highways through enforcement and education. FHP's mission is to promote in a courteous manner a safe driving environment through aggressive law enforcement, public education, and safety awareness; reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes in Florida, preserve and protect human life, property and the rights of all people in accordance with the constitutions and laws of the United States and the State of Florida; design and implement prevention strategies and aggressively enforce DUI laws and other violations identified as crash causation factors.
Georgia Department of Public Safety
The Georgia Department of Public Safety was created in 1937 and oversees the day-to-day operation of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Capitol Police and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD). GSP troopers investigate traffic crashes and enforce traffic and criminal laws on the state's roads. Capitol Police officers prevent and detect criminal acts, and enforce traffic regulations throughout Capitol Hill. MCCD officers conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles and inspect highway shipments of hazardous materials.
Idaho State Police
The Idaho State Police is divided geographically into 6 regions with a central headquarters and training facility located in Meridian, Idaho. The six regional offices (1-6) are Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello and Idaho Falls Each region has a different captain and command staff, and are managed differently. Each region has two divisions; patrol and investigations. Despite the large size of the state, the force only consists of 256 troopers (62 of them assigned to the Investigations Section) and 78 civilian staff.
Illinois State Police
The Illinois State Police strive for excellence-- seeking to be one of the premier policing agencies in the country. The Illinois State Police promote public safety to improve the quality of life in Illinois.
Indiana State Police
The Indiana State Police is a professional state law enforcement agency that includes the Indiana State Capitol Police. ISP consists of six divisions: Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, Communications Division, Criminal Investigation Division, Field Enforcement Division, Fiscal Division, and Human Resources Division.
Iowa Department of Public Safety
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) has a history of dedication and service to the citizens of Iowa and those who visit our state. Since it was first established in 1939, DPS has been the chief law enforcement agency in the State of Iowa. DPS is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa on the Capitol Complex, along with a statewide presence. DPS consists of five divisions: Administrative Services, Criminal Investigation, Iowa State Patrol, Narcoics Enforcement, and State Fire Marshall.
Kansas Highway Patrol
Since 1937, Kansas State Troopers have offered Service, Courtesy, and Protection to the residents of the Sunflower State and to its millions of yearly visitors. The Kansas Highway Patrol has more than 800 employees. KHP provides protection of life and property through active enforcement of traffic, criminal, and other laws of the State of Kansas.
Since being established in 1948 by act of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Kentucky State Police has defined itself as a professional, detailed and efficient law enforcement agency dedicated to preserving law and order for the protection of its citizens. KSP consists of three divsions: Administrative, Operations, and Technical Services.
Louisiana State Police
The Louisiana State Police is a statutorily mandated, statewide law enforcement agency. LSP strives to ensure the safety and security of the people in the state through enforcement, education, and providing of other essential public safety services.
Maine Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety serves the people by protecting their lives, rights, and properties. This is accomplished through criminal justice, law enforcement, fire safety, and emergency response services. The Department of Public Safety consists of ten bureaus: Capitol Security, Consolidated Emergency Communications, Criminal Justice Academy, Drug Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Marshall's Office, Gambling Control Board, Highway Safety, Liquor Licensing and Compliance, and Maine State Police.
Maryland State Police
The Mission of the Maryland State Police is to protect the citizens of the State of Maryland from foreign and domestic security threats, to fight crime, and to promote roadway safety by upholding the laws. This will be accomplished through aggressive patrol, investigation, intelligence gathering, interdiction efforts, and by providing assistance to state and local agencies. The five major parts of the agency are: Office of Superintendent, Field Operations Bureau, Homeland Security and Investigations Bureau, Support Services Bureau, and Office of Strategic Planning.
Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety (EOPS) incorporates fifteen agencies including the Massachusetts State Police, the Massachusetts Parole Board, and the Massachusetts National Guard.
Michigan State Police
The Michigan State Police provide general law enforcement services, the department accepts the unique responsibility for the development and coordination of state-level programs, technologies, and specialized services that enhance enforcement and emergency response capabilities for the entire public safety community. MSP's goals are to prevent and investigate crime and enforce the law, improve traffic safety, provide for homeland security and emergency prevention, response, and recovery, provide the highest quality specialized services, and enhance organizational performance and improve operational efficiencies.
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
The mission of the Minnesota State Patrol is to protect and serve all people in the state through assistance, education, and enforcement, provide support to allied agencies, and provide for the safe, efficient movement of traffic on Minnesota’s roadways. The Minnesota State Patrol is a progressive law enforcement agency providing superior service to Minnesota’s residents, visitors, and allied agencies. MSP strives for excellence through the development of forward thinking leadership, technology, innovation, and a quality workforce.
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety strives to protect the people in the state. The Highway Patrol, Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Narcotics, Homeland Security, Crime Lab, Medical Examiner, and Law Enforcement Officer's Training Academy are parts of the Misssissippi Department of Public Safety.
Missouri Department of Public Safety
The Missouri Department of Public Safety's foremost goals are the safety and protection of rights and property of residents and visitors of the state. DPS consists of the Office of the Director, Missouri State Water Patrol, Missouri Capital Police, Missouri Veterans Commission, Missouri Gaming Commission, Missouri Homeland Security, Missouri Highway Patrol, Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, Division of Fire Safety, Missouri Adjutant General, and State Emergency Management Agency.
Montana Department of Justice
The Montana Department of Justice works hard to protect Montana citizens and improve public safety through leadership, advocacy, education, regulation and enforcement. The Montana Department of Justice consists of the Attorney General's Office, Board of Crime Control, Central Services Division, Office of Consumer Protection, Division of Criminal Investigation, Forensic Science Division, Gambling Control Division, Highway Patrol Division, Justice Information Technology Services Division, Legal Services Divison, Motor Vehicle Division, Natural Resource Damage Program, Public Safety Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council, and Office of Victim Services.
Nebraska State Patrol
The State Patrol is Nebraska's only statewide full-service law enforcement agency. Serving Nebraska since 1937, State Patrol officers perform a wide variety of duties. Those include working with communities to improve public safety, enforcing traffic laws and drug laws, investigating crimes, and enforcing the laws and regulations pertaining to motor carriers.
Nevada Department of Public Safety
In partnership with the people of Nevada, the Department of Public Safety provides services in support of protecting citizens and visitors by promoting safer communities through prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, education and enforcement. Divisions include the Capitol Police, Highway Patrol, and Parole and Probabtion to name a few.
New Hampshire Department of Safety
The multi-faceted mission of the Department of Safety encompasses protection of the lives and safety and preservation of the quality of life of New Hampshire citizens and visitors to the state on the highways, on the waterways, and in their homes and businesses. DOS enforces motor vehicle and highway safety laws, criminal laws, commercial vehicle regulations, fire safety, building and equipment safety laws and regulations, and boating safety laws and rules. DOS also provides enhanced 911 emergency communications statewide, and are responsible for homeland safety and emergency management activities.
New Jersey State Police
The New Jersey State Police is committed to protect, preserve, and safeguard the constitutional and civil rights of all citizens through impartial and courteous law enforcement with integrity and professionalism. The New Jersey State Police shall ensure public safety and provide quality service in partnership with the communities. The New Jersey State Police provide general police services, general highway and traffic enforcement, statwide investigation and intelligence services, emergency management, support for state and local law enforcement efforts, maintenance of criminal records and identificaiton systems, regulation of certain commerce.
New Mexico Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) was created and evolved over the years through statutory changes combining related functions of the State Police, the Special Investigations Division, the Law Enforcement Academy, the Motor Transportation Division, the Crime Laboratory, Emergency Management Operations, Communications, Records, and Information Technology. This consolidation of functions has dramatically increased the scope of Departmental responsibilities.
The New York State Police uses a wide variety of traditional and innovative law enforcement strategies to accomplish its mission. The NYSP provides essential police services to the public statewide. Through its Uniformed Force and Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), it maintains regular patrols, conducts criminal investigations, provides emergency and disaster services, ensures that highways are safe and that traffic flows smoothly, conducts a driver safety education program, compiles data on causes of accidents for internal analysis and for use by other agencies, works to arrest narcotics traffickers, provides support services to local police departments and other criminal justice agencies, and assists other law enforcement agencies at all levels in the investigation of serious crimes.
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