Hill Impact Program

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

A group of Hill Impact Cadets stand at attention in a gym

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

PA National Guard Armory
22992 Center Street, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

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.