PSP Announces New Location in Lehigh Valley for Hill Impact Program

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Pennsylvania State Police Accepting Applications for 2027 Hill Impact Program, Announces New Location in Lehigh Valley

The Hill Impact Program offers free classes for young people interested in learning more about a career in law enforcement.

In addition to the new location in the Lehigh Valley, the PSP program has locations in Erie, Wilkes-Barre, Hershey, Philadelphia, and Greensburg.

October 08, 2026

<b>Harrisburg, PA</b> – The <b>Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)</b> announced today that it is now accepting applications for its 2027 Hill Impact Program, which includes a new location in the Lehigh Valley.</p>\r\n<p>The free program begins mid-January and is for individuals between the ages of 15 and 18 who are interested in learning more about a career in law enforcement. Participants meet once a week in the evening for the 11-week program.</p>\r\n<p>The curriculum includes instruction on the principles of law enforcement, physical fitness, paramilitary discipline, and history of the PSP.</p>\r\n<p>Those interested can find more information about the program and apply to one of the following locations at the <a href=\"https://www.pa.gov/agencies/psp/programs/hill-impact-program\">Hill Impact page on the PSP’s website:</a></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Erie</li>\r\n<li>Greensburg</li>\r\n<li>Hershey</li>\r\n<li>Lehigh Valley</li>\r\n<li>Philadelphia</li>\r\n<li>Wilkes-Barre</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>The application period is open until January 1, 2027.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>\r\n"}}">

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today that it is now accepting applications for its 2027 Hill Impact Program, which includes a new location in the Lehigh Valley.

The free program begins mid-January and is for individuals between the ages of 15 and 18 who are interested in learning more about a career in law enforcement. Participants meet once a week in the evening for the 11-week program.

The curriculum includes instruction on the principles of law enforcement, physical fitness, paramilitary discipline, and history of the PSP.

Those interested can find more information about the program and apply to one of the following locations at the Hill Impact page on the PSP’s website:

Erie

Greensburg

Hershey

Lehigh Valley

Philadelphia

Wilkes-Barre

The application period is open until January 1, 2027.

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SGT Logan Brouse

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717-783-5556

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Chris Caracino

ra-pspcomm@pa.gov

717-783-5556

State Police

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