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**LSP Training Academy Cadet Class #94 Begins** This afternoon, a select group of men and women reported to the Louisiana State Police Training Academy in Baton Rouge to start 16 weeks of intense training before they can earn the privilege of wearing the “Gold Boot” badge of the Louisiana State Police. While challenging, day one for the cadets is about proving their dedication and resolve. To succeed in their career as a Louisiana State Trooper, cadets must first learn personal discipline, atten