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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.

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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 six regional Hill Impact Programs across the Commonwealth. The program is multi-phased, with each portion consisting of 11-week course that focuses on: 

    • History of the PA State Police
    • Principles 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.

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

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

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

    Trooper Carl Puskar
    717-678-4394
    cpuskar@pa.gov

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

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

    Southampton Readiness Center
    2700 Southampton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154

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

    Pennsylvania National Guard Building
    520 Uhler Road, Easton PA 18040

    Trooper Ryan Seiple
    717-678-4204
    rseiple@pa.gov

    Southwest Training Center
    2900 Seminary Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601

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

    Application

    Fill out the Hill Impact Program application form online.

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

    Questions?

    For general questions about the Law and Leadership Academy, contact Corporal Jennifer McMunn.

    Call 717-497-4454
    Email jmcmunn@pa.gov