HARRISBURG—Col. Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, has announced that 59 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth, including four in Franklin County.
The men and women represent the 162nd graduating cadet class.
“All of the men and women we celebrated today obtained the most important rank, the rank of Trooper,” said Colonel Evanchick during a ceremony at the Scottish Rites Cathedral in Harrisburg. “The long-standing tradition of providing the finest police services throughout the commonwealth is now bestowed upon them. May they all uphold the service, integrity, respect, trust, courage, and duty of the force.”
Five cadets received special awards and recognition:
- The American Legion Award, presented to the most outstanding cadet in recognition of all-around academic, physical, ethical, and moral qualifications: Matthew J. Condrad
- The Colonel Ronald M. Sharpe Award, presented to the cadet who most exemplifies the qualities of leadership: Jeremy J. Seabridge
- The Colonel John K. Schafer Award, presented to the cadet who achieved the highest combined score on a series of physical skills tests: Timothy J. Shields
- The Commissioner Daniel F. Dunn Award, presented to the cadet who earned the highest level of academic achievement in the class: Melvin L. Eby III
- The Colonel Paul J. Chylak Award, presented to the cadet who demonstrated the highest proficiency in driver safety training: Christopher A. Cashin
- The Sergeant Charles B. Gesford Award, presented to the cadet who scored the highest on the department’s pistol qualification course: Matthew J. Condrad
These graduates have been assigned to Troop H Chambersburg:
Shane E. Clark
Morgan E. Kaschak
Gregory J. Monaghan
Timothy J. Shields
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov. To learn more about becoming a Pennsylvania State Trooper, visit patrooper.com.
