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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Hazelton, PA) The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today that it is now accepting applications for its 2026 Law and Leadership Academy. The free, 15-week program from May–August is for individuals that are 18 years or older who have either graduated from high school or earned their GED and are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Participants will meet twice a week, with occasional Saturday sessions, and they will experience what it’s like to train as a cadet. They will undergo educational and physical fitness training that is similar to what is provided in real-life police academies, and this includes running, swimming, and marching within a paramilitary environment that is structured. The curriculum will include instruction on traffic, criminal investigations, and other police resources. Cadets will also learn self-discipline, teamwork, time and stress management and other critical skills that are necessary to be a successful law enforcement officer. Those that are interested can find more information about this program and apply to one of the following locations at the Law and Leadership page on PSP’s website by clicking here:
- Erie
- Greensburg
- Hershey
- Philadelphia
- State College
- Wilkes-Barre
The application period for this program is open until April 3rd, 2026.