Pennsylvania
United States
Updated - July 11, 2025
Picture By: Governor Tom Wolf
Pennsylvania State Police serves as the primary State law enforcement agency for Pennsylvania, with jurisdiction over the entire state. The agency is responsible for enforcing state laws, investigating crimes, and providing assistance to local law enforcement agencies. In addition to the Pennsylvania State Police, there are several other state agencies with specific jurisdictions, such as the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, which enforces laws related to waterways, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission, which oversees wildlife laws. Each agency has its own set of responsibilities and authority to enforce state vehicle codes and other laws within their respective jurisdictions.
*Only agencies with police powers are listed.
-Clicking the agency's name takes you to their homepage-
State Agencies
| Agency (Click Me) |
Primary Jurisdiction | Authority to enforce state vehicle codes? |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State Police | Statewide, Interstates | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Capital Police | Pennsylvania Capitol Complex | Yes |
| Pennsylvania State Constables | Statewide | No |
| Pennsylvania DCNR Rangers | State parks, State game lands | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission | All state waters | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Game Warden | Statewide, Wildlife laws | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Liquor Control Enforcement | Statewide, Liquor laws | No |
| Pennsylvania Attorney General Special Investigations | Statewide, High profile crimes | No |
| Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: Fort Indiana Gap Police | Fort Indiana Gap | Yes |