Troopers trained in helicopter skills perform rescue missions in life threatening situations daily. When the need arises, the Special Emergency Response Team can defuse tense standoffs through firm negotiations and tactics. High Technology at Work Many of the Commonwealth's leading experts in forensic fingerprinting, ballistics, documents, chemistry, AFIS, DNA, and evidence analysis practice their craft at State Police crime labs throughout the Commonwealth. On The Road Troopers patrol the highways to be of assistance to the citizens of the Commonwealth when necessary. Troopers are usually first on the scene of highway accidents to control traffic and to render assistance and first aid to injured motorists.
Troopers also assist in maintaining safety standards for trucks traveling our highways.
In addition, Troopers enforce Pennyslvania's tough drunk driving laws, and posted speed limits using radar technology and aerial surveillance to protect you from drivers traveling at unsafe speeds. Liquor Enforcement Our responsibilities with alcohol does not end with drunk driving arrests. The State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Bureau enforces the liquor code in all clubs, bars, and restaurants with liquor licenses ensuring that they comply with the laws. They also assist Troopers in underage drinking enforcement to help protect our most valuable resource, our children. In Your Community Troopers play an important support role for local police forces, and in some cases patrol communities that have eliminated their law enforcement because of financial difficulties.