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August 03, 2022 - Harrisburg, PA

Pennsylvania Capitol Police Seeks Candidates Through New Recruitment Program

The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification , as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors.

"The national shortage of police officers has reached near-crisis levels for many departments, creating an overwhelming demand for a pipeline that has very limited supply right now," Pennsylvania Capitol Police Superintendent Joe Jacob said. "The Pennsylvania Capitol Police have not been immune to effects of this shortage. Approximately 50 %- of our current workforce will be eligible for retirement in the next four years. The time is now for us to develop new ways to attract and retain candidates."

The PA Capitol Police Intern Program is designed to enable successful candidates to attend the full-time Act 120 certification academy for six months, complete their officer field training, and then be a full-time PA Capitol Police Officer. This is the first time the PA Capitol Police has ever been able to sponsor a program that covers the cost of Act 120 certification, equipment and other associated costs as part of the hiring process for an officer.

List of Speakers (in order):
Joe Jacob - Superintendent of the Pennsylvania Capitol Police
Alexis Haggerty - Pennsylvania Capitol Police Cadet



Pennsylvania Capitol Police Superintendent Joe Jacob from The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors. ..Our hope is that by covering these costs, we can attract quality candidates who may have been interested in a career in law enforcement but may not have been able to cover the costs associated with following through on that desire, Jacob said. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Capitol Police Superintendent Joe Jacob from The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors. ..Our hope is that by covering these costs, we can attract quality candidates who may have been interested in a career in law enforcement but may not have been able to cover the costs associated with following through on that desire, Jacob said. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Capitol Police Superintendent Joe Jacob from The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors. ..Our hope is that by covering these costs, we can attract quality candidates who may have been interested in a career in law enforcement but may not have been able to cover the costs associated with following through on that desire, Jacob said. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Capitol Police Superintendent Joe Jacob from The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors. ..Our hope is that by covering these costs, we can attract quality candidates who may have been interested in a career in law enforcement but may not have been able to cover the costs associated with following through on that desire, Jacob said. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Capitol Police Superintendent Joe Jacob from The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors. ..Our hope is that by covering these costs, we can attract quality candidates who may have been interested in a career in law enforcement but may not have been able to cover the costs associated with following through on that desire, Jacob said. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Capitol Police Superintendent Joe Jacob from The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors. ..Our hope is that by covering these costs, we can attract quality candidates who may have been interested in a career in law enforcement but may not have been able to cover the costs associated with following through on that desire, Jacob said. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Capitol Police Superintendent Joe Jacob from The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors. ..Our hope is that by covering these costs, we can attract quality candidates who may have been interested in a career in law enforcement but may not have been able to cover the costs associated with following through on that desire, Jacob said. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Capitol Police Superintendent Joe Jacob from The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors. ..Our hope is that by covering these costs, we can attract quality candidates who may have been interested in a career in law enforcement but may not have been able to cover the costs associated with following through on that desire, Jacob said. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Capitol Police Superintendent Joe Jacob from The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors. ..Our hope is that by covering these costs, we can attract quality candidates who may have been interested in a career in law enforcement but may not have been able to cover the costs associated with following through on that desire, Jacob said. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Capitol Police Superintendent Joe Jacob from The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors. ..Our hope is that by covering these costs, we can attract quality candidates who may have been interested in a career in law enforcement but may not have been able to cover the costs associated with following through on that desire, Jacob said. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Capitol Police Cadet Alexis Haggerty speaks on her experience as a Capitol Police Intern through the part-time program where she attends the academy and has 20 instructional hours per week with the department. ..The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Capitol Police Cadet Alexis Haggerty speaks on her experience as a Capitol Police Intern through the part-time program where she attends the academy and has 20 instructional hours per week with the department. ..The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Capitol Police Cadet Alexis Haggerty speaks on her experience as a Capitol Police Intern through the part-time program where she attends the academy and has 20 instructional hours per week with the department. ..The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Capitol Police Cadet Alexis Haggerty speaks on her experience as a Capitol Police Intern through the part-time program where she attends the academy and has 20 instructional hours per week with the department. ..The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Capitol Police Cadet Alexis Haggerty speaks on her experience as a Capitol Police Intern through the part-time program where she attends the academy and has 20 instructional hours per week with the department. ..The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Capitol Police Superintendent Joe Jacob from The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors. ..Our hope is that by covering these costs, we can attract quality candidates who may have been interested in a career in law enforcement but may not have been able to cover the costs associated with following through on that desire, Jacob said. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Capitol Police Superintendent Joe Jacob from The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors. ..Our hope is that by covering these costs, we can attract quality candidates who may have been interested in a career in law enforcement but may not have been able to cover the costs associated with following through on that desire, Jacob said. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Capitol Police Superintendent Joe Jacob from The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors. ..Our hope is that by covering these costs, we can attract quality candidates who may have been interested in a career in law enforcement but may not have been able to cover the costs associated with following through on that desire, Jacob said. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Capitol Police Cadet Alexis Haggerty speaks on her experience as a Capitol Police Intern through the part-time program where she attends the academy and has 20 instructional hours per week with the department. ..The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors. ..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Capitol Police Superintendent Joe Jacob from The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA Capitol Police) is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs. At a time when there is a national shortage of candidates entering the law enforcement profession, PA Capitol Police is proud to launch a program that will provide support for candidates with a desire to serve all Pennsylvanians and ensure the safety of capitol complex employees and visitors. ..Our hope is that by covering these costs, we can attract quality candidates who may have been interested in a career in law enforcement but may not have been able to cover the costs associated with following through on that desire, Jacob said. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22058_dgs_recruitment_ERD_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>