Colonel John C. Groome Pennsylvania State Police First Superintendent
On July 1, 1905, Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker offered Captain John C. Groome, Commanding Officer of the First Troop Philadelphia Calvary the unique post of Superintendent. The Harrisburg Telegraph said, "It is fortunate that the experiment...is to be carried out under the supervision of an officer of the character and caliber of John C. Groome...Into no safer hand could the work of organizing the force be committed and his choice removes any misgivings as to the real aim of the new
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Untried by any state in the union, on May 2, 1905, Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker signed Senate Bill 278, an act creating the Department of State Police. This was the first of its kind in the nation. Immediately following the enactment there was national interest generated in this new venture for bringing law and order to the rural countrysides. Almost without exception every segment of the nation was faced with a rural law and order problem similar to that found in Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania's success with a state police organization was bound to influence the direction of other states. More
The Pennsylvania State Police Historical, Educational & Memorial Center Many states have been successful in establishing museums of their own state police organizations. HEMC looks forward with anticipation and excitement to that day when Pennsylvanians can visit, share and celebrate the rich history, culture and heritage of our Nation's First...the Pennsylvania State Police. Get involved today and show your support. Visit the Pennsylvania State Police Historical, Educational & Memorial Center's Web site.
