they always had it. they are the state's cops, and are obligated in enforcing any and all state laws.
A popular place to check the arrest reports of the Missouri Highway Patrol would be on the website for the Missouri Highway Patrol. The website contains information on everyone that had gotten arrest and the number of times they had got arrested.
Yes, highway patrol officers have the authority to arrest individuals for violating traffic laws or committing other offenses while on the road.
Missouri State Highway Patrol was created in 1931.
The role of the Missouri State Highway Patrol is to enforce the traffic laws and promote safety on the highways of Missouri. The patrol currently has a wide variety of job openings.
The Ohio Highway Patrol has arrest powers on all public roadways in Ohio. They also have arrest powers on all State owned or leased property. They would have felony arrest powers anywhere (as would any citizen). Also, if they are requested by another agency to assist, they would have the same arrest powers as that agency, even on private property.
Highway patrol officers are members of a highway patrol unit. The highway patrol is a state agency or a separate unit within a police department designated to patrol and police the highway systems.
Mississippi Highway Patrol was created in 1938.
Florida Highway Patrol was created in 1939.
Montana Highway Patrol was created in 1935.
Nevada Highway Patrol was created in 1908.
Kansas Highway Patrol was created in 1937.
Wyoming Highway Patrol was created in 1933.