July 19, 2023 - Harrisburg, PA
Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) Secretary Reggie McNeil and Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department (PA CPD) Superintendent Joe Jacob welcomed and swore in five new officers - the first hired through the PA CPD's Recruit Program that covers the cost of the police academy and Act 120 certification. "The Department of General Services and Capitol Police Department are working to ensure we have the resources to protect the safety and well-being of our communities and workplaces," Secretary McNeil said. "I'm proud to say that our new approach to recruit officers has resulted in the largest group of new officers joining our ranks since before the pandemic." The PA CPD Recruit Program enables successful candidates to attend the full-time Act 120 certification academy for six months, complete their officer field training, and become full-time PA Capitol Police Officers. This is the first time the PA CPD has implemented a program of this kind that includes covering the cost of the Act 120 certification, equipment, and other associated costs as part of the hiring process for an officer.Speakers include:DGS Secretary Reggie McNeilPA Capitol Police Superintendent Joe JacobThe five officers sworn in today are:Officer Danielle BurgerOfficer Dylan Kimbar Officer Cameron May Officer Nevin McCabe Officer Ryan Taylor
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