The Pennsylvania State Police is now accepting applications for its 2026 Law and Leadership Academy.
The free, 15-week program (May–August) is for individuals 18 years or older who graduated from high school or earned their GED and are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.
Participants meet twice a week, with occasional Saturday sessions, and experience what it’s like to train as a cadet. They undergo educational and physical fitness training similar to that provided in real-life police academies, including running, swimming, and marching, within a structured paramilitary environment.
The curriculum includes instruction on traffic, criminal investigations, and other police resources. Cadets will also learn time and stress management, self-discipline, teamwork, and other critical skills necessary to be a successful law enforcement officer.
Those interested can find more information about the program and apply to one of the following locations at the Law and Leadership page on PSP’s website:
- Wilkes-Barre
- Hershey
- State College
- Philadelphia
- Greensburg
- Erie
The application period is open until April 3, 2026.
