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This is a list of law enforcement agencies in the state of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania says it has more police departments than any other state in the country. [1] According to the US Bureau of Justice Statistics' 2008 Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, the state had 1,117 law enforcement agencies employing 27,413 sworn police officers, about 218 for each 100,000 residents. [2]
The Pennsylvania State Police have State Troopers who are certified to investigate Arson. Some local Fire Departments have Arson Investigators, however, their power is limited.
Note* Act 120, refers to the enrollment and completion of a Pennsylvania Standard Police Academy or its equivalent in any state or Federal Organization. refers to Level 1 Officer
City of Monongahela Police Department)
All Public Safety officers have been properly trained in the performance of their duties. Training includes Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid certification, and lethal weapons training sufficient to qualify for Pennsylvania ACT 235 certification. Many of the officers are qualified to serve as municipal police officers having completed Pennsylvania's ACT 120 Training. In addition, they periodically attend advanced safety training courses.