The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed 18 new troopers Friday from Cadet Class 147 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The new troopers will report to seven different Troops throughout the state on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Cadet Class 147 marks the 19th cadet class graduation under Governor JB Pritzker and ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. Since 2019, 530 troopers have joined ISP.
Cadet Class 147 is an 11-week Fast Track academy class for certified police officers who previously graduated from an accredited law enforcement academy and had at least two years of experience while employed as a full-time officer. In addition to the 11-week academy training, troopers are required to participate in one-on-one‑ mentoring with Field Training Officers as part of a 14-week field training program, expanding their total training to 25 weeks. Troopers who successfully complete the field training program advance to solo-patrol status.
The new officers are assigned to the following areas of the state and will immediately begin their patrol duties.
Troop 2 LaSalle/Moline, 1 trooper
Troop 3 Chicago, 5 troopers
Troop 4 Peoria, 3 troopers
Troop 6 Springfield, 3 troopers
Troop 7 Champaign, 3 troopers
Troop 8 Collinsville, 2 troopers
Troop 9 Effingham, 1 trooper
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