A class of 81 cadets graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy in Hershey Friday after 27 weeks of intensive training, officials announced in a statement.
“I am extremely proud of the hard work, determination, and resilience these cadets demonstrated to complete the rigorous training at the Academy,” said Col. Christopher L. Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police. “This class will help their fellow Troopers in PSP uphold our commitment to keep communities across our great Commonwealth safe.”
The ceremony for the 169th graduating class was held at LCBC Church in Manheim, Lancaster County, and included special awards and recognition for six graudating cadets:
- Conner Jones, American Legion Award for “all-around academic, physical, ethical, and moral qualifications.”
- Tyler Hewett, Gesford High Pistol Award for “the highest score on the department’s pistol qualification course.”
- Lance Klingler, John K. Schafer Memorial Award for “the highest combined score on a series of physical skills tests.”
- Daniel Evans, Col. Paul J. Chylak Memorial Driver Proficiency Award for “the highest proficiency in driver safety training.”
- Jessica Swabowicz, Daniel F. Dunn High Scholastic Award for “the highest level of academic achievement in the class.”
- Christian Leonarski, Col. Ronald M. Sharpe Leadership Award for “exemplifying the qualities of leadership.”
Swabowicz is one of eight graduates who will begin rotations after reporting to Troop M in Bethlehem on Monday, May 20. The other graduates who have been assigned to Troop M are Daniel J. Evans, William J. Guilfoyle, Tyler K. Hewett, David C. Kuzmick, Joseph T. Lojewski, Michael A. Melendez-Soto and Sean M. Sadosky.
A full list of graduates from the 169th class may be found online at Pa.gov.
Troop M covers Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties, and includes the state police barracks located at Belfast, Dublin, Trevose, Fogelsville and Bethlehem.
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