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Congratulations to the 176th Cadet Class and good luck as you begin your careers as Pennsylvania State Troopers!
08/21/2026

Congratulations to the 176th Cadet Class and good luck as you begin your careers as Pennsylvania State Troopers!

08/21/2026

Welcome to the 176th Cadet Class Graduation Ceremony! Congratulations to our newest Pennsylvania State Troopers!

08/20/2026

We see you, 176! Join us tomorrow morning at 10:30am for the 176th Cadet Class Graduation Ceremony. Streaming live on the Pennsylvania State Police Academy page.

08/14/2026

We win together, we lose together, and we learn together. One week from today, the 176th Cadet Class will walk across that graduation stage!

07/15/2026

22 weeks down, five more to go. Not everyone earns the privilege to wear this uniform shirt, but today, the 176th Cadet Class did!

07/09/2026

On July 1, 2026, Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira, Jr. made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Yesterday, Trooper First Class Pahira was laid to rest following services in Ashland, PA. May he rest in peace and watch over us all. He will not be forgotten.

07/01/2026

The Department is deeply saddened to announce the loss of a dedicated member of our ranks, Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr. He was assigned as a Motor Carrier Inspector at PSP Frackville and was killed in the line of duty on July 1. Read more at bit.ly/PSP-MEP26.

06/15/2026

In addition to training as a trooper, Chief Meteorologist Tom Russell met the faces who have made it their mission to protect and serve.

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