The Illinois State Police (ISP) recently marked a major milestone as it graduated its largest cadet class in 25 years with the addition of 95 new troopers.

Cadet Class 150, representing both traditional cadets and lateral entries, completed rigorous training that combined classroom and physical instruction.

In addition to academy training, each trooper will now enter 14 weeks of field training under the guidance of experienced Field Training Officers before transitioning to solo patrol duties.

The 95 troopers reported for official duty on July 13th, joining all ten ISP Troop locations statewide:

For more information about becoming a state trooper, click here.