Primary State Law Enforcement Agencies: Personnel, 2020 describes the number and demographics of full-time sworn officers employed by primary state law enforcement agencies. It provides details on job responsibilities, COVID-19 policies, and budgets of primary state law enforcement agencies. These agencies operate at the state level and may patrol highways, conduct statewide investigations, and assist local and county police agencies with matters extending beyond their jurisdictions. They also provide primary coverage in areas with no local or county police services. Findings in this report are from BJS?s Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics survey.
Primary State Law Enforcement Agencies: Personnel, 2020 (NCJ 307507) was written by BJS Statistician Connor Brooks. The report, related documents, and additional information about BJS?s statistical publications and programs are available on the BJS website at bjs.ojp.gov.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics of the U.S. Department of Justice is the principal federal agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating reliable statistics on crime and criminal justice in the United States. Kevin M. Scott, PhD, is the acting director.
For more information on BJS's publications, data collections, data analysis tools, and funding opportunities,?visit?bjs.ojp.gov.
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