Massachusetts State Police
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The Massachusetts State Police (MSP) is an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, responsible for law enforcement and vehicle regulation across the state. As of 2022, it has 2,067 sworn troopers and 611 civilian support staff for a total of 2,678 personnel, making it the largest law enforcement agency in New England. The MSP is headed by Interim Colonel Jack Mawn.
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Massachusetts State Police | |
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Abbreviation | MSP |
Agency overview | |
Formed | May 16, 1865; 159 years ago (1865-05-16) |
Employees | 2,678 (as of Oct. 4, 2022)[1] |
Jurisdictional structure | |
Operations jurisdiction | Massachusetts, USA |
Massachusetts State Police Troop Map | |
Size | 10,565 square miles (27,360 km2)[2] |
Population | 6,922,107 (2022 est.)[3] |
Legal jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
Governing body | Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
General nature | |
Operational structure | |
Headquarters | Framingham, Massachusetts |
Troopers | 2,067 (as of Oct. 4, 2022) |
Civilian employees | 611 (as of Oct. 4, 2022) |
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Parent agency | Executive Office of Public Safety and Security |
Facilities | |
Barracks | 39 |
Patrol Vehicles | Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Tahoe |
Aviation Units | Eurocopter AS355[4] |
Website | |
www.mass.gov/msp |
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