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    Hill Impact Program

    In this program, participants 15-18 experience a comprehensive introduction to various aspects of law enforcement training and education.

    Download the Application
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    Overview

    This program offers individuals interested in law enforcement a firsthand experience of the career. Applicants 15-18 can enroll in one of four regional Hill Impact Programs across the Commonwealth. The program is multi-phased, with each portion consisting of 14-week course that focuses on: 

    • History of the PA State Police
    • Principals of law enforcement
    • Paramilitary disciplines
    • Physical fitness

    The program begins in mid-January. Cadets meet one day a week in the evening.

    Locations and contacts

    Contact a Hill Impact coordinator below for more information.

    Erie

    Edinboro Fire Department
    125 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA 16412-2507

    Trooper Nicole Ludwig
    717-839-8317
    nicludwig@pa.gov

    Wilkes-Barre

    Pennsylvania National Guard
    109th Field Artillery Building
    280 Market Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18704

    Master Trooper David L. Peters
    570-459-3900 ext. 269
    dapeters@pa.gov

    Hershey

    PSP Academy
    175 East Hershey Park Drive, Hershey, PA 17033

    Trooper Jasmine Berrocal 
    717-678-4387
    jberrocal@pa.gov

    Philadelphia

    Southampton Readiness Center
    2700 Southampton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154

    Trooper Kathleen Guadalupe
    215-933-8909
    kaguadalup@pa.gov         

    Greensburg

    Southwest Training Center
    2900 Seminary Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601

    Trooper Abby L. Blazavich
    717-614-7971
    ablazavich@pa.gov

    A group of Hill Impact Cadets watch as two cadets climb ropes in a gym
    A group of Hill Impact Cadets and instructors pose in a gym
    Two Hill Impact cadets with a driver in a vehicle during a mock traffic stop at night
    The PA State Police Hill Impact logo

    Application

    Download the Hill Impact Program Application form, fill it out, and return by email or mail to an address below.

    Email

    ra-sphillimpact@pa.gov

    Mail

    PSP Hill Impact Program
    250 Dessen Drive
    West Hazleton PA 18202

    Questions?

    For general questions about the Hill Impact Program, contact Master Trooper David Peters at dapeters@pa.gov or by phone at 570-459-3900 ext. 269.