| id | cleanPublishDate | troop | title |
| 2400 | 2026-06-12 | None | Forty-three Members of LSP Cadet Class 108 Graduate Training Academy |
HEADQUARTERS NEWS RELEASE Forty-three Members of LSP Cadet Class 108 Graduate Training Academy Baton Rouge – This morning, the Louisiana State Police announced the graduation of its 108th Cadet Class, consisting of 43 cadets who have completed their journey to becoming Louisiana State Troopers. The graduation ceremony was hosted by the Louisiana State Police Training Academy at First Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. The cadets from across the state began their 23-week training at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy on January 4, 2026. During this period, they received comprehensive instruction in areas such as crash investigation, emergency vehicle operations, impaired driving detection, fair and impartial policing, legal updates, advanced firearms training, leadership skills, and a rigorous physical training regimen. Surrounded by family, friends, and fellow Troopers, these cadets earned their Louisiana State Police badge today. With the training academy now complete, the new Troopers will be assigned across the state and will participate in a 16-week field training program under the guidance and supervision of experienced Field Training Officers. For more information about the process of becoming a Louisiana State Trooper, visit our recruiting page at http://lsp.org/recruit.html or contact an LSP Recruiter at LSPRecruiting@LA.gov. Applicants who do not meet the current LSP minimum qualifications are encouraged to explore immediate positions available within the Louisiana Department of Public Safety. For more information, visit https://www.lsp.org/about/leadershipsections/support/dpspolice/ or email LSPRecruiting@LA.gov. The following is a list of graduates and their respective Troop assignments: Troop A – Baton Rouge Halie Alexander Troop B – Kenner Herbert Franklin Troop C – Gray Cameron Averitt Troop D – Lake Charles Hedgemann Carter Troop E – Alexandria John Boone Troop F – Monroe Jacob Hamby Troop G – Bossier City Joshua Keeler Troop I – Lafayette Justin Broussard Troop L – Mandeville Olivia Collins Troop NOLA – New Orleans Giovanni Gonzalez Contact Information: Trooper Shelby Mayfield | |||
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