Hershey, Pa. — The Pa. State Police have published a progress report regarding the construction of the new PSP Academy.
The project aims to modernize the 64-year-old campus. Several structures have already been demolished, though the academy is still operating as construction takes place. The entire project is expected to be completed in 2028.
Architectural renderings are available on the PSP website . “Following months of site preparation, construction has begun on the most visible aspect of the project, the five-story Marquee Building overlooking East Hersheypark Drive,” said Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens, Deputy Commissioner of Operations. “This world-class facility will serve as a reminder to all who see it that the Pennsylvania State Police is committed to providing the best and most professional police service possible to the residents of our Commonwealth.
” The Marquee Building will house modern classrooms and administrative offices, 300 individual cadet dormitories, a 500-seat auditorium, and a cafeteria. After the construction of this building is completed, the current Academy building will be demolished to create space for new training facilities. “This modernized facility is designed to meet the evolving needs of law enforcement training, ensuring PSP cadets are equipped with state-of-the-art resources for their critical roles in serving and protecting our communities,” adds Greg Kirk, Deputy Secretary of Capital Programs for the Department of Gener.
