COLUMBUS, OH— The Ohio State Highway Patrol welcomed 86 new cadets Tuesday, Oct. 27, marking the beginning of training for its largest cadet class in nearly 10 years.
The 181st Cadet Class began its 29-week training program at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy in Columbus, where recruits will prepare for careers in law enforcement and public safety.
During their time at the academy, cadets will receive instruction in crash investigation, criminal and traffic law, impaired driver detection, firearms, physical fitness, self-defense tactics and emergency vehicle operations…