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June 8, 1921 was the date legislation authorized the appointment of highway police with the power of peace officers. The first six patrolmen (Harold Lakeburg, Harry, Harkins, Henry Shuk, William Clark, Eugene Russel, and George Potter) were commissioned September 1, 1921. The initial appropriation for maintenance of the motorcycle patrol was $70,000.
The first two Highway Patrol directors were called supervisors. The original issue was a badge, cap emblem and a gun. It wasn't until 1924 that every patrolman became uniformed. In 1924, the Patrol made arrangements with a local clothing store, which agreed to provide the same uniform for every man. Attired motorcycle caps, gray Norfolk jackets, riding breeches, brown leather puttees and boots, the Highway Patrol began to realize the value of good public relations.
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The first two Highway Patrol directors were called supervisors. The original issue was a badge, cap emblem and a gun. It wasn't until 1924 that every patrolman became uniformed. In 1924, the Patrol made arrangements with a local clothing store, which agreed to provide the same uniform for every man. Attired motorcycle caps, gray Norfolk jackets, riding breeches, brown leather puttees and boots, the Highway Patrol began to realize the value of good public relations.
See Referring page and Cool Links Here.
Thanks for the tip Doug...