Louisiana State Police announced the graduation of its 96th Cadet Class that included 27 individuals who became Louisiana State troopers.
Graduation ceremonies were held at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy and the BREC Independence Park Theatre and Cultural Center in Baton Rouge.
On Aug. 20, 2016, 36 cadets from across the state began a 20-week journey through the Louisiana State Police Training Academy.
Throughout the academy, cadets received training in various subjects including crash investigation, emergency vehicle operations, impaired driving detection, traffic incident management, and leadership in addition to a physical training regimen.
Having successfully completed the LSP Training Academy, the newly graduated troopers will deploy across the state where they will participate in a 10-14 week field training program while supervised by a senior Louisiana State trooper.
The Louisiana State Police Commission is accepting applications. For more information on cadet testing, visit the Louisiana State Police Commission website at laspc.dps.louisiana.gov/laspc.nsf. Cadet Class 97 is in process at the Training Academy.
Approximately 36 cadets are in the 10th week of training, and are tentatively scheduled to graduate in March.
The following is a list of graduates and their Troop assignments:
Troop A – Baton Rouge: Benjamin Friedmann; and Jeffrey Martin.
Troop B – Kenner; Scot Greig; Sean LeBoeuf; Jacob Pucheu; and Jacob Tolpi.
Troop C – Gray: Ryan Anderson; Jamon Green; Kelli LeBlanc; and Michael Milstead.
Troop D – Lake Charles: Ethan Kebodeaux; Randy Walters; Landry Willis; and Aubin Young.
Troop E – AlexandriaTrevor BlanchardBrian LaBorde
Troop F – Monroe: George Harper; and Jason Henson.
Troop G – Bossier City: Colton Derrick; Melissa George; Michael Martinez; and Matthew Moore.
Troop I – Lafayette: Travis Blanchard; Cecil Montet; Andre Sigure; and Nathan Vanya.
Troop L – Mandeville: Andre Bezou.