Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-13

state in the sum OF twenty thousand
Cs2O,0OO) dollars for the faithful per-
formance of his duties. He is author
lied to appoint n deputy at salary
of one thousand Sl,00O) dollars per
annum and one clerk or stenographer.
who shall be a competent bookkeeper,
at "A salary of one thousand Si000)
dollars per annum.
Appointment of Force.
"Sec 3. The superintendent of
state police is also authorized to ap-
point a state police force. which shall
consist of four (4) companies or
platoon. each consisting of a captain.
al a salary of fifteen hundred (sl 5000
dollars per annum: a Lieutenant, at Il
salary of twelve hundred tSl.200) dol
lars per annum. two scrgcants, at a
salary of eight hundred SS00) dol
lars per annum, and twenty five .t25)
men, at n salary of seven hundred
and twenty (s720) dollars per an
mum, No applicant shall be APP
pointed To the state police until he
has satisfactorily passed n physical
and mental examination based upon
the standard provided by the rules
and regulations of police forces in
cities of the first class. In addition
To which. each applicant must be a
citizen Of the United States. of sound
constitution, able to ride a horse or
operate motorcycle, of good moral
character and between the ages OF
II and 40 years. The members of
said state police force shall be en-
listed for a period of two years and
every member OF said state police
force shall receive an increase in pay
of five $50 dollars per month during
"a N tAt, nI
additional increase in pay Of five $50
dollars per month during a third con
tinuous enlistment.
Heavily Armed.
sec. A. IT shall be the duty of
the superintendent of state police 10
provide for the members of the police
force suitable uniforms. arms. equip.
ments and when it is deemed neces-
sary horses. motorcycles or automo-
biles, and to nuke such rules and
regulations, subject to the approval of
the governor. as are deemed necessary
for the control and regulation of the
police force. 1t shall also he the duty
of the superintendent to establish
local headquarters at the following
points: McAlestor, Tulsa, Chickasha
and Woodward. lie is also authorized
to distribute the forces thruout the
various sections of the state where
they will be more efficient in carrying
out the purpose of this act to preserve
the peace and to prevent crime.
Sec. 8. The various members Of
the state police forces are hereby au-
thorized and empowered to make ar
rests without warrants for all viola
tions of law which they may see and
to serve or execute warrants issued
by the proper local authorities. They
a a 1gn hnr tf,
act as forest, fire, game and fish
wardens and in general to have the
power and preroRatiVcs conferred by
law upon members OF police forces
of cities Of the first class, or upon
constabes or deputy sheriffs of the
commonwealth. The state police forces
shall, wherever possible. cooperate
with the local authorities i'm detecting
crime or apprehending criminals and
preserving the law and order thruout
the state.
Financing
"Sec. g. The sum of two hundred
thousand dollars IS200,000) or Sc
much thereof as may be necessary, be
and the same is hereby specifically
appropriated to pay the salaries and
! expenses necessary to carry this act
into effect. The same to be paid by
warrant drawn by the state auditor
upon the state treasurer out of moneys
in the state treasury not otherwise ap
| proprlated.
Sec 7. All acts and parts o
acts in conflict herewith are hereb,
repealed.
Sec. s. An emergency is hereb!
declared to exist by reason whereo
II is necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public health
peace and safety that this act taxi
effect from an after its passage an,
| approval"