NCJ Number
72864
Date Published
1980
Length
67 pages
Annotation
This annual report describes the activities of the Montana Highway Patrol during 1978.
Abstract
The report includes introductory comments which are followed by that focus on statewide law enforcement activities, personnel and training, communications, school bus inspections, supply and equipment, public information and safety, driver licensing activities, and accidents. The patrol's activities included the issuing of 123,017 citations and 110,062 warnings for violations of highway traffic laws; the investigation of 11,465 traffic accidents; and the arrest of 81 criminal offenders. Patrolmen traveled 6,375,450 miles and sold 2,173 trip and special fuel permits for a total of $31,729.00. They watched over 760,625 registered vechicles (4,900 per man) and 583,243 licensed drivers (3,763 per man). Maps, photographs, and numerous, detailed tables are included. (Author abstract modified)