ST POLICE-CADET CLASSES

Amends the State Police Act. Provides that on and after July 1, 2019, the Director of State Police, in conjunction with the State Police Merit Board, shall annually appoint between one and 3 cadet classes with a goal of a minimum of 50 cadets per class. Provides that the appointments shall continue until the Department of State Police's total sworn headcount meets or exceeds 2,500 sworn State Police officers. Provides that the Governor, in consultation with the General Assembly and the Director of State Police, shall review every 4 years, beginning 4 years after the effective date of the bill, the number of State Police officers. Provides that the Director, in conjunction with the Department of State Police Merit Board, shall add State Police officers to the Department as needed to maintain the allowable number of State Police officers.