Pennsylvania Graduates 87 Cadets From State Police Academy

Newest Troopers Assigned to Locations Around Commonwealth.

Governor Edward G. Rendell announced that 87 men and women joined the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police following their graduation Friday from the State Police Academy in Hershey.

“We are counting on these new troopers to help Pennsylvania better protect its residents and ensure the safety of our communities,” Governor Rendell said.  “These individuals have received the highest level of police training and are well prepared to face the many challenges of law enforcement.”

Delaware County District Attorney G. Michael Green was the principal speaker at the ceremony, which was held at Central Dauphin High School. Commissioner Frank E. Pawlowski offered remarks and Cadet Tabitha C. Arner of Leechburg, Armstrong County, spoke on behalf of the cadet class.

Cadet Dennis D. Peters of Woodland, Clearfield County, was named the outstanding cadet by his classmates and instructors, receiving the American Legion Award.

Also receiving awards were:

• Cadet Brandon R. LaBar of Bethlehem, Northampton County – Daniel F. Dunn High Scholastic Award;

• Cadet Zachary J. Mitchell of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County – Charles B. Gesford High Pistol Award;

• Cadet Craig M. Acord of Richboro, Bucks County – Col. Paul J. Chylak Memorial Driver Proficiency Award; and

• Cadet Levi F. Dively of Garrett, Somerset County – John K. Schafer Memorial Physical Fitness Award.

Major John W. Laufer III, director of the state police Bureau of Training and Education, supervised the training of the class, which was the 130th class to graduate from the State Police Academy in Hershey since it opened in 1960.

The graduates come from 44 counties in Pennsylvania.  They have been assigned to seven troops across the state and will report to their stations on Nov. 30.

For more information, visit www.psp.state.pa.us or call 717-783-5556.

Topics: cadets, Commonwealth, government, graduation, Hershey, law enforcement, Pennsylvania, safety, security, state police, State Police Troopers, troopers, U.S., United States

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