Title: THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE AND PROBLEMS OF TRAFFIC POLICING
Abstract: The article describes the Virginia state police force and some of the difficulties faced by those responsible for traffic enforcement. The standards for recruits, training, and organization of the department are presented. The primary function of the state police is the enforcement of traffic regulations. Other functions include accident prevention, emergency response, assisting other law enforcement agencies, and manning truck scales. Police problems include public perception that traffic law violations are not major offenses, accusations of entrapment when unmarked cars are used, and isolation in police work due to the geography of Virginia.
Publication Year: 1954
Publication Date: 1954-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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