Pennsylvania's State Law Enforcement

- Law enforcement operating at the state level -

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State Operated:

Operated & employed by the state's government.

Pennsylvania State Police

Officer Title:
State Trooper

Governing Body:
Pennsylvania

Jurisdiction:
Statewide

Authority Type:
General

Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes

Purpose:

Provides general law enforcement services statewide

Pennsylvania State Police: Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement

Officer Title:
Liquor Enforcement Officer

Governing Body:
Pennsylvania

Jurisdiction:
Statewide

Authority Type:
Specialized

Enforce Traffic Laws:
No

Purpose:

Enforce Pennsylvania's liquor laws

Pennsylvania Capitol Police

Officer Title:
Police Officer

Governing Body:
Pennsylvania Department of General Services

Jurisdiction:
Pennsylvania Capitol Complex

Authority Type:
General

Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes

Purpose:

Provides law enforcement services for the Capitol Complex

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Officer Title:
Ranger

Governing Body:
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Jurisdiction:
Pennsylvania's State Parks and Forests

Authority Type:
General

Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes

Purpose:

Provides law enforcement services for state-owned parks and forests

Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: Bureau of Law Enforcement

Officer Title:
Waterways Conservation Officer

Governing Body:
Pennsylvania

Jurisdiction:
Pennsylvania's Waterways

Authority Type:
Specialized

Enforce Traffic Laws:
No

Purpose:

Enforces conservation laws

Pennsylvania Game Commission: Bureau of Wildlife Protection

Officer Title:
Wildlife Conservation Officer

Governing Body:
Pennsylvania

Jurisdiction:
Statewide

Authority Type:
Specialized

Enforce Traffic Laws:
No

Purpose:

Enforces conservation laws and responds to animal calls

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General

Officer Title:
Special Agent / Investigator

Governing Body:
Pennsylvania

Jurisdiction:
Statewide

Authority Type:
Specialized

Enforce Traffic Laws:
No

Purpose:

Investigate major crimes

Pennsylvania Office of State Inspector General

Officer Title:
Special Agent

Governing Body:
Pennsylvania

Jurisdiction:
Statewide

Authority Type:
Specialized

Enforce Traffic Laws:
No

Purpose:

Investigates state employee and program fraud

Fort Indiantown Gap Police Department

Officer Title:
Police Officer

Governing Body:
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Jurisdiction:
Fort Indiantown Gap Military Installation

Authority Type:
General

Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes

Purpose:

Providesl law enforcement services for Fort Indiantown Gap

Department of Public Safety: Cheyney University Police

Officer Title:
Police Officer

Governing Body:
Cheyney University

Jurisdiction:
Cheyney University's Campus

Authority Type:
General

Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes

Purpose:

Provides general law enforcement services for Cheyney University

Commonwealth University Campus Police Department: Bloomsburg Campus Police

Officer Title:
Police Officer

Governing Body:
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Jurisdiction:
Bloomsburg campus

Authority Type:
General

Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes

Purpose:

Provides general law enforcement services for the Bloomsburg campus

Commonwealth University Campus Police Department: Lock Haven Campus Police

Officer Title:
Police Officer

Governing Body:
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Jurisdiction:
Lock Haven campus

Authority Type:
General

Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes

Purpose:

Provides general law enforcement services for the Lock Havencampus

Commonwealth University Campus Police Department: Mansfield Campus Police

Officer Title:
Police Officer

Governing Body:
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Jurisdiction:
Mansfield campus

Authority Type:
General

Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes

Purpose:

Provides general law enforcement services for the Mansfield campus

East Stroudsburg University Police Department

Officer Title:
Police Officer

Governing Body:
East Stroudsburg University

Jurisdiction:
East Stroudsburg University Campus

Authority Type:
General

Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes

Purpose:

Provides general law enforcement services for East Stroudsburg University

IUP Police Department

Officer Title:
Police Officer

Governing Body:
Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Jurisdiction:
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Campus

Authority Type:
General

Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes

Purpose:

Provides general law enforcement services for IUP

Kutztown University Department of Public Safety and Police Services

Officer Title:
Police Officer

Governing Body:
Kutztown University

Jurisdiction:
Kutztown University Campus

Authority Type:
General

Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes

Purpose:

Provides general law enforcement services for Kutztown University

Millersville University Police Department

Officer Title:
Police Officer

Governing Body:
Millersville University

Jurisdiction:
Millersville University Campus

Authority Type:
General

Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes

Purpose:

Provides general law enforcement services for Millersville University

PennWest University Police Department

Officer Title:
Police Officer

Governing Body:
PennWest University

Jurisdiction:
PennWest University Campus

Authority Type:
General

Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes

Purpose:

Provides general law enforcement services for PennWest University

Shippensburg University Police Department

Officer Title:
Police Officer

Governing Body:
Shippensburg University

Jurisdiction:
Shippensburg University Campus

Authority Type:
General

Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes

Purpose:

Provides general law enforcement services for Shippensburg University

West Chester University Police

Officer Title:
Police Officer

Governing Body:
West Chester University

Jurisdiction:
West Chester University Campus

Authority Type:
General

Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes

Purpose:

Provides general law enforcement services for West Chester University

State Independent:

State-created, but are not operated or employed by the state's government.

Pennsylvania State Constables

Officer Title:
Constable

Governing Body:
Independently Elected

Jurisdiction:
Statewide

Authority Type:
Specialized

Enforce Traffic Laws:
No

Purpose:

Enforce court orders, transport prisoners, provide courtroom security, and private security

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Page last updated: September 12, 2026