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06/01/2026

The 176th Cadet Class recently completed their Stop the Bleed course. With the help of , cadets learned how to quickly assess traumatic injury situations and provide proper immediate care.

05/26/2026

The Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association provides animal-assisted therapy for residents of central PA. PSP Cadets recently volunteered at the New Day Equestrian Center in Dauphin County. They cleaned stalls, repaired fences, landscaped, and assisted with therapy rides.

05/15/2026

Welcome to the 175h Cadet Class Graduation Ceremony! Congratulations to our newest Troopers.

05/14/2026

Tomorrow morning, dreams become reality for the 175th Cadet Class.

Stream the 175 Cadet Class Graduation Ceremony live tomorrow starting at 10:30am on the Pennsylvania State Police Academy page.

05/06/2026

With a little over a week left before graduation, members of the 175th Cadet Class reflect on how far they’ve come since arrival day and what it means to fulfill their dreams of becoming Pennsylvania State Troopers.

May 2, 2026 marked the 121st anniversary of the creation of the Pennsylvania State Police. Today at Department Headquart...
05/04/2026

May 2, 2026 marked the 121st anniversary of the creation of the Pennsylvania State Police. Today at Department Headquarters, cadets and members joined in remembering all 105 members who have made the ultimate sacrifice. During the ceremony, Acting Commissioner, Lt. Col. Bivens, presented the State Police Cross to Casey O'Connor, wife of Cpl. Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr. who was killed in the line of duty on March 8, 2026. Following the ceremony, Cpl. O'Connor's plaque was added to the Memorial Wall at the Academy.

Here we go again! 176CC got their shot at seeing how they handle exposure to OC spray.
04/29/2026

Here we go again! 176CC got their shot at seeing how they handle exposure to OC spray.

Week 10 brings the first formal inspection for the 176th Cadet Class. Checking the details, reinforcing the standard, a...
04/23/2026

Week 10 brings the first formal inspection for the 176th Cadet Class. Checking the details, reinforcing the standard, and showing progress.

04/01/2026

During formal inspection this morning the 175th Cadet Class earned the privilege to wear their gray Trooper uniform shirts. In just a little over one month, they'll earn their badges and become Pennsylvania State Troopers.

03/19/2026

On March 8, 2026, Corporal Timothy J. O’Connor, Jr. made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Yesterday, Corporal O’Connor was laid to rest following services in Downington, PA. May he rest in peace and watch over us all. He will not be forgotten.

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