The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Training and Education announced expanded opportunities in law enforcement education for those between the ages of 15 and 18.

Applications are being accepted for The Hill Impact Program, which has expanded to two locations including the PSP Southwest Training Center in Greensburg.

The free program introduces teens, who are considering a career in law enforcement to elements of training and education, including physical fitness and paramilitary disciplines.

Participants gain an understanding of what it takes to be a state trooper while learning about various elements of police work, such as the Pennsylvania crimes code, vehicle code and rules of criminal procedure.

The program begins in September.

Participants meet once a week for two and a half hours in the evening and on four Saturdays for four hours. The deadline to register is June 30, but interested teens should sign up quickly as class sizes are limited.

Teens interested in attending should contact trooper Abby Blazavich at 717-614-7971 or ra-sprecruiter-trp-a@pa.gov.