HEADQUARTERS NEWS RELEASE July 31, 2022 Louisiana State Police Commence Inaugural Accelerated Academy for Certified Law Enforcement Officers Baton Rouge – This afternoon, 28 men and women embarked on the beginning of their career as a Louisiana State Police Trooper in the department’s first accelerated training program for POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certified applicants. Louisiana State Police Cadet Class 101 will be a 14-week accelerated academy comprised of cadets with a minim

History was made today as the 98th Cadet Class graduated from the Louisiana State Police Training Academy. Forty-eight Cadets graduated to become fully commissioned Troopers, ready to serve the citizens of Louisiana. Each of these new Troopers brings with them a wealth of knowledge and experience, and every one of them has a unique path that led them to become Troopers. One graduating Trooper made history today by doing what no one in the 82-year history of LSP has done before. Trooper Tiah Larv