Overview
The Law and Leadership Academy offers individuals the opportunity to experience the process of becoming a cadet in a law enforcement training environment. Applicants 18 years or older who have graduated from high school or earned a GED may enroll in one of six regional Academy programs across the Commonwealth. This multi-phase program consists of 15-week sessions focused on:
- Physical Fitness
- Paramilitary Discipline
- Law Enforcement Education
- Time and Stress Management Skills
- Hands-On Practicums
The program begins in early May and continues through early August. Cadets meet twice a week, with occasional Saturday sessions throughout the program.
Locations and Contacts
Contact a Law and Leadership Academy coordinator below for more information.
Edinboro Fire Department
125 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA 16412-2507
Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Trooper Nicole Ludwig
717-839-8317
nicludwig@pa.gov
Pennsylvania National Guard
109th Field Artillery Building
280 Market Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18704
Tuesday & Thursday 8-11:30 am
Trooper Carl Puskar
717-678-4394
cpuskar@pa.gov
PANG building
1774 Minute Man Road, State College, PA 16803
Tuesday & Thursday 8-11:30 am
Trooper Joseph Dunsmore
717-678-5112
jdunsmore@pa.gov
Pennsylvania National Guard Building
1720 E. Caracas Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
Monday & Wednesday 9-11:30 am
Trooper Kelly Smith
717-254-4705 ext. 1025
smkell@pa.gov
PANG Building
1046 Belvoir Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-11:30 am
Trooper Kathleen Guadalupe
215-933-8909
kaguadalup@pa.gov
Southwest Training Center
2900 Seminary Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601
Monday 5:30-8 pm
Wednesday 8:30-11:00 am
Trooper Tristan Fay
717-678-1839
tfay@pa.gov
Application
Download the Law and Leadership Academy Application form, fill it out, and return by email to ra-splawandleadershp@pa.gov.
Questions?
For general questions about the Law and Leadership Academy, contact:
Sergeant Casey Lewis
717-562-5804
caslewis@pa.gov