State police are prepping for their first-ever accelerated cadet academy. LSP Sargent Monroe Dillion said the accelerated academy is only open for police officers who are POST certified.
“Which stands for Police Officers Standards of Training in Louisiana, with two years minimum of having that will be able to apply for Louisiana State Police and take part in a 14-week accelerated academy,” said Dillion.
Dillion said a typical cadet class can last up to 24 weeks and they are open to those with military experience and those without police experience. Dillon said they are hoping to have more officers trained and, on the job sooner with the accelerated academy.
“And allows for somewhat of a quicker turnaround for us to get that experience from the classroom and in the field where we know we need those boots on the ground,” said Dillon.
Dillon said another benefit to having an accelerated academy made up of police officers is that they are already familiar with the demands of the job and want to continue in the profession.
The 101st cadet class is expected to commence in June, but Dillon said the application deadline for the class of up to 60 officers is right around the corner.
“March 1st will be the application deadline, so it was important for us to get the word out today,” said Dillion.
The deadline to apply is March 1st. Class to begin in June. For more information contact LSPrecruiting@LA.gov or visit www.lsp.org/recruit.html
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