Illinois State Police Add Troopers

Director Leo Schmitz oversaw a graduation ceremony in Springfield for the troopers on Friday.  Three cadets will join the State Police District headquartered in Effingham.

State police say the troopers completed a 27-week regimen of physical and classroom instruction. That included training in critical incident response, control and arrest tactics, Illinois vehicle code and cultural diversity.

Schmitz says the new troopers have made the commitment of continuing what he calls a “proud legacy.”