NJSP questions with correct answers

the primary reason for the creation of the New Jersey State Police CORRECT ANSWER for the protection of rural areas that had never had law enforcement, beyond a local sheriff, who was often not able to provide suitable police services. When was the state police created CORRECT ANSWER Legislation for its creation was first introduced in 1914, but it would not be until March 29, 1921, with the passing of the State Police Bill, that a statewide police force was created. Who created/helped create the state police CORRECT ANSWER Senator Clarence I. Case was the driving force behind the 1921 legislation, however, the person with the most impact on the organization was its first Superintendent Norman Schwarzkopf, Sr. How did Norman Schwarzkopf organize and train his first troopers? CORRECT ANSWER Schwarzkopf was a graduate of West Point and this training and his time in the military heavily influenced how he organized and trained his first group of troopers. When did the first state police class report for training? How many men? How long was the training? How many graduated? CORRECT ANSWER The first State Police class reported for training on September 1, 1921 and consisted of 116 men out of an applicant group of 600. Only 81 graduated the 3 month course. Where did the first state police class take place? CORRECT ANSWER Training took place in Sea Girt, New Jersey on the same grounds as the current State Police Academy.