The 169th Cadet Class recently completed their Stop the Bleed weekend with Penn State Health Hershey. Cadets learn how to quickly assess traumatic injury situations and provide proper immediate care. | Pennsylvania State Police Academy

On October 18, 1954, 22 year old John Robert Dudley, Jr. became the first African American man to enter the Pennsylvania State Police training school in Hershey and on April 1, 1955, Dudley became the first African American to earn the rank of Pennsylvania State Trooper. Since Dudley's enlistment African American men and women have gone on to hold positions at every rank within the Department up to, and including Commissioner. #blackhistorymonth #pastatepoliceacademy #pastatepolice | Pennsylvani

PSP celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth by recognizing our Department’s Black trailblazers who overcame barriers and broke through glass ceilings. We thank each of them for their service, bravery, and dedication. | PA State Police