Turnpike Commission Maintenance Building, US

The Pennsylvania State Police was established in 1905 as the first state police agency in the United States. It provides law enforcement and crime prevention services. The Pennsylvania State Police is one of the largest internationally accredited law enforcement agencies in the world. It has a specialized training and enforcement program that aims at reducing drinking and driving incidents. The department intervenes in cases of domestic violence and provides information and assistance to victims. The Pennsylvania State Police additionally organizes a range of anti-drug activities. Additionally, the department provides a range of services, such as sex offender information, traffic safety, patrolling, recovery of stolen property and other information services.