LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION

Governor Tawes, who began his public career as the clerk
of court in Somerset County, maintained a continuing inter-
est in judicial administration and law enforcement through-
out his years as Governor of the State. In particular, he
was a strong advocate of greater uniformity in local judicial
organization and operation.

In line with the emphasis he placed on traffic safety, the
Governor was dedicated to strengthening the Maryland State
Police. During his first term, the authorized strength of the
State Police was increased by 40 men annually. Salary in-
creases and added retirement benefits also were obtained as
part of an effort to attract well-qualified young men to a
career as State Troopers. It was the Governor's contention
that the Maryland State Police represents one of the nation's
outstanding law enforcement agencies and it was his pur-
pose to insure that the force retained that standing.

ADDRESS, GRADUATION EXERCISES, RECRUIT CLASS
MARYLAND STATE POLICE

PIKESVILLE
June 19, 1959

I am delighted to be here today for these graduation exercises
under these beautiful oak trees on the quadrangle of the headquar-
ters of the Maryland State Police.

I wish to congratulate each of you members of the 42nd gradu-
ating class on your successful completion of the intensive course of
instruction which you pursued here at the Police Academy during
the past six months. Your class, I understand, has established a rec-
ord in that all 35 members who started the class are here today to
receive their diplomas. This not only reflects credit on the selection
board which passed upon your application, but it reflects credit on
each one of you for the exercise of determination and fortitude in
battling every inch of the way to overcome the obstacles in your path.

You men who have chosen the State Police as your profession are
to be congratulated. Today, you will become a member of a dedicated

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