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    Law and Leadership Academy

    Adults 18 years and older seeking a career in law enforcement can train and gain experience with this program.

    Download the Application
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    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.

    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

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

    State College

    Wagner Building - PSU Campus
    638 Curtin Rd, University Park, PA 16802

    Trooper Joseph Dunsmore
    717-678-5112
    jdunsmore@pa.gov

    Hershey

    Pennsylvania National Guard Building
    1720 E. Caracas Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033

    Trooper Kelly Smith
    717-254-4705 ext. 1025
    smkell@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 Tristan Fay
    717-678-1839
    tfay@pa.gov

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    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