Illinois State Police Celebrate Largest Cadet Class in 25 Years

Illinois State Police graduates largest cadet class in 25 years

The Illinois State Police recently graduated its largest cadet class in the last 25 years, welcoming 95 new troopers.

Illinois State Police celebrate largest cadet class in 25 years

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Illinois State Police graduated 95 new troopers on Friday. Cadet Class 150 was made up of 43 traditional class members who completed the 29-week course. It also 52 lateral class members, with previous police officer certification and at least two-years of experience. Those cadets completed a 12-week course. The new troopers will report to each region in the state starting Sunday, July 13. They will complete another 14 …