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Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Yahoo
State police accepting applications for Law and Leadership Academy
If you're between 18 and 38 and interested in a career in law enforcement, Pennsylvania State Police has a program for you. Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Pennsylvania State Police Law and Leadership Academy. The academy provides a firsthand look into the process of becoming a police officer. Asbury Woods releasing new exhibit on PA native species It involves physical training as well as instruction on traffic, criminal investigations, forensic and K-9 work. There is a nationwide shortage of law enforcement officers. The program is the first of its kind in Western PA and is free for those accepted. 'We are traffic stop people, we do detective work, we play therapists sometimes, we play all these and wear all these different hats and I would encourage anybody who wants to learn more to apply,' said Trooper Nicole Ludwig, PSP Troop E recruiting team. UPMC Hamot hosting Wear Red Heart Health Expo this Friday 'We are in need of people. We have up to 40 slots available. Currently, we have two applicants. So that is a good start but we would like to see more,' said Trooper Katelyn Blount, from the Office of Community Engagement at PSP Troop E. For more information or to apply, Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Yahoo
PSP opens applications for ‘Law and Leadership Academy'
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The application period for the 2025 Pennsylvania State Police Law and Leadership Academy is now open. Applications, which can be obtained either by contacting Trooper Tristan Tappe at ttappe@ or on PSP's website, will be accepted through April 10. The program is meant to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and people from surrounding communities seeking a career in the industry. Those enrolled will have the opportunity to experience the process of becoming a cadet in a law enforcement academy. The program will run the following days: Mondays: 5:30 – 8 p.m. from May 19 – Aug. 6 Wednesdays: 8:30 – 11 a.m. from May 19 – Aug. 6 Two Saturdays, July 14 and 19, from 8:30 – 11 a.m. The program is free of cost to anyone accepted and is modeled after the police academies that adults attend to become sworn law enforcement officers. Anyone over 18 who has graduated from high school or obtained a GED is encouraged to apply. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
