Advanced Programs
Pennsylvania State Police
Law Enforcement Training And Education
Hill Impact Program
This free program offers individuals interested in law enforcement an opportunity to gain firsthand experience in this profession. Applicants 15-18 can enroll in one of six regional Hill Impact Programs across the Commonwealth. The program begins in mid-January. Cadets meet one day a week in the evening.
The multi-phased training consists of an 11-week course that focuses on:
- History of the PA State Police
- Principles of Law Enforcement
- Paramilitary Disciplines
- Physical Fitness
DATE: Begins in mid January
LOCATION: Hershey, Erie, Greensburg, State College, Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia
AGES: 15 TO 18
Law And Leadership
Are you 18 years of age or older and interested in a career in law enforcement? Explore the path to becoming a cadet by joining us for this free 15-week course.
The Law and Leadership Academy offers individuals the opportunity to experience the process of becoming a cadet in a law enforcement training environment. Applicants 18 years or older who have graduated from high school or earned a GED may enroll in one of six regional Academy programs across the Commonwealth. The program begins in early May and continues through early August. Cadets meet twice a week, with occasional Saturday sessions throughout the program.
This multi-phase program consists of a 15-week training and education focused on:
- Physical Fitness
- Paramilitary Discipline
- Law Enforcement Education
- Time and Stress Management Skills
- Hands-On Practicums
DATE: Begins in early May and runs through early August
LOCATION: Hershey, Erie, Greensburg, State College, Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia
AGES: 18 or older who have graduated high school or have GED