Description: Missouri State Highway Patrol 1981-1987 Staff 1987 Wallsworth Publishing 224 page illustrated hardcover Blue leather with gilt graphics – black and white photos with several in full color_____________________________________________ Numerous photos segmented by division, troop, rank, department, etc. Also a brief historical review 1931-1987 including vintage photos Many efforts were made in Missouri between 1923 and 1931 to establish the traffic regulatory agency with the statewide jurisdiction or a state police agency. Several bills were introduced during this time but all failed, Until 1931. Two bills were introduced that year in the Missouri legislature, one calling for a patrol and the other for a state police agency. Organized labor was opposed, for fear the new agency would be used to break strikes as had been done in other states. Labor, however, did not oppose a patrol with jurisdiction over motor vehicle enforcement. County Sheriff’s Departments feared it would infringe on their authority. Some were afraid it would be centered around enforcement of the prohibition act…
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Publication Year: 1987
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Book Title: Missouri State highway patrol 1981-1987
Book Series: Historical
Author: Staff
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Features: Illustrated, Leather Bound
Publisher: Wallsworth
Topic: Missouri State Highway Patrol
Intended Audience: Adults
