Indiana
United States
Updated - July 11, 2025
Picture By: Indiana State Police
The primary agency is the Indiana State Police (ISP), which is responsible for highway patrol, criminal investigations, and traffic enforcement across the state. Other notable agencies include the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division, which focuses on conservation and wildlife protection, and the Indiana Attorney General's Office, which handles statewide legal matters and investigations.
*Only agencies with police powers are listed.
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State Agencies
| Agency (Click Me) |
Governing Body | Primary Responsibilities | Authority to write traffic tickets? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State Police | Indiana | Law enforcement for highways | Yes |
| Indiana State Excise Police | Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission | Enforce alcohol and tobacco laws | Yes |
| Indiana State Capitol Police | Indiana State Police | Protect govt officials and the state capitol | Yes |
| Fire Investigations Section | Indiana State Fire Marshal Division | Law enforcement for state parks and state forrests, enforces natural resource laws | No |
| PFBC Bureau of Law Enforcement | Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission | Protect's Pennsylvania's aquatic resources, enforces boating laws | No |
| Pennsylvania Game Warden | Pennsylvania Game Commission | Law enforcement for state game lands, enforces wildlife laws, responds to wildlife emergencies | Yes |
| Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement | Pennsylvania State Police | Enforces liquor laws | No |
| Pennsylvania Attorney General Special Investigations | Pennsylvania Attorney General | Investigates high profile crimes | No |
| Fort Indiana Gap Police | Department of Military and Veterans Affairs | Law enforcement for the Fort Indiana Gap | Yes |
Agency Vehicles
Pennsylvania State Police vehicle (Photo by CBS News)
Pennsylvania Capitol Police vehicle (Photo by Pennsylvania Capitol Police)
Pennsylvania State Constable vehicle (Photo by Marlon Robinson)
Pennsylvania DCNR Ranger vehicle (Photo by Richard A Ruck Jr)
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission - Bureau of Law Enforcement vehicle (Photo by PFBC)
Pennsylvania Game Warden vehicle (Photo by rwcar4)
Pennsylvania Attorney General Special Investigations vehicle (Photo by 2822news)
Fort Indiana Gap vehicle (Photo by Mike)