Pennsylvania State Police welcomes 102 new troopers
Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced that 102 cadets have graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. The class was the 165th to graduate from the academy in Hershey since it opened in 1960.
Colonel Evanchick told the cadets they have been given the tools needed to succeed. He said it is now up to them to apply what they have learned.
“I ask you to never compromise yourself or your fellow troopers, and always maintain your honor and integrity,” said Evanchick. “I have full faith in your abilities and devotion to protect and serve the residents and visitors of this commonwealth.”
Six cadets received special awards and recognition during today's ceremony at Bishop Mcdevitt High School in Dauphin County:
• Cody J. Dugan received the Ronald M. Sharpe Leadership Award for exemplifying the qualities of leadership;
• Cole J. Zapf received the John K. Schafer Memorial Award for the highest combined score on a series of physical skills tests;
• Casey L. Ward received the American Legion Award for allaround academic, physical, ethical, and moral qualifications;
• Gage T. Fischer received the Daniel F. Dunn High Scholastic
Award for the highest level of academic achievement in the class;
• Kyle J. Morton received the Colonel Paul J. Chylak Memorial Driver Proficiency Award for the highest proficiency in driver safety training;
• Ryan G. Reilly received the Sergeant Charles B. Gesford High Pistol Award for the highest score on the department's pistol qualification course.
The new troopers will report to the following stations on Jan. 3: List edited to show local troopers.
Troop C, Clarion Brandon E. Hoffman Troop C, Clearfield Joseph Dipietro IV Alex T. Verne Troop C, Lewis Run Rex E. Martin Jr. Kyle J. Morton Joshua M. Perkins Troop C, Marienville Caleb A. Baxter Dylan R. Cyphert Troop C, Punxsutawney Gary J. Evans Troop C, Ridgway Kaelie A. Fox Brendan D. Laird Joseph A. Tommelleo Troop F, Coudersport Gage T. Fischer Ryan S. Querry Benjamin D. Sterling Luke T. Stutsman Troop F, Emporium Hailee C. Mccandless