Louisiana State Police Train Cadet Class #94

One week after the tragic shooting of Senior Trooper Steven Vincent, the Louisiana State Police Training Academy will commence Caded Class #94.

Sunday, August 30, a select group of men and women will report to the Louisiana State Police Training Academy in Baton Rouge to start 16 weeks of intense training before they earn the "Gold Boot" badge of the LSP.

Classroom instruction topics include state and federal laws, ethics, crash investigation and impaired driver detection. Cadets will also participate in various practical and field training exercises -- scenario-based training, pursuit driving, firearms, defensive tactivs and physical fitness.

"It is a sad irony that as we continue to mourn the loss and honor the service of our fallen trooper, we also welcome these new cadets into the State Police family," said Col. Mike Edmonson in a news release. "These cadets have made a decision to embark on a lifetime of public service, knowing that the extraordinary risks are real. It is now our duty to shape these cadets into well-trained Louisiana State Troopers so that they may wear the State Police badge with professionalism and integrity."

Class #94 is the thirs State Police cadet class to be held since January 2014. Class #92 graduated 46 troopers and class #93 graduated 58. The candidates for Class #94 were chosen after they completed an extensive hiring process.

Once they complete the LSP Training Academy, the newly-graduated troopers will participate in a 10- to 14-week field training program while being supervised by a senior Louisiana State Trooper.