NCJ Number
78907
Date Published
Unknown
Length
52 pages
Annotation
The activities, accomplishments, and statistical data of the New York State Police for 1978 are presented.
Abstract
During 1978, State police arrests rose 13.2 percent to 687,861, compared to 597,199 recorded in 1977. The total number of offenses known or reported increased 14.1 percent in 1 year, rising from 696,140 to 794,568. Accident investigations rose slightly from 49,009 to 49,422. A general upward trend in most statistical categories was attributed to a more intensified policing effort on most fronts, coupled with an increase in crime and in violations of traffic laws. Total traffic arrests reached 644,963, a dramatic upsurge from last year's 555,990. Arrests for driving while intoxicated jumped from 10,840 to 12,413. Fatal accident investigations increased by 38 to 492. The report presents annual highlights; activities of the uniform force, including the highway patrol; drug traffic data; information on training for recruit troopers; and personnel statistics. Photographs and data tables supplement the text. (Author abstract modified)