The Pennsylvania State Police announced it is accepting applications for its 2026 Law and Leadership Academy.

The free, 15-week program (May–August) is for people 18 years or older who have 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 and Erie.

The application period is open until April 3.