BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — 55 new cadets have recently graduated from the Louisiana State Police Training Academy after 24 weeks of training. Each cadet goes through extensive training courses that consist of crash investigations, emergency vehicle operations, impaired driving detections, fair and impartial policing, legal updates, advanced firearms training, leadership skills and a rigorous physical training regimen. "We're just excited for the opportunity to bring young men and women to the ranks of state police in a time where we think public safety is on the rise and we're taking advantage of that opportunity," Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Robert P. Hodges said. The agency plans to have two more classes in October and December. "The demands for public safety, in specifically law enforcement, the expectation is very high from the public. With all the technology and tools that we have it takes a smarter, more trained, more specialized person to be a trooper to join our ranks," Hodges said. Morgan Todd was voted for as Cadet Class 104 president. She is also the first female class president in the agency. She describes it as a life-changing moment. "I take honor in that it gives the little girls a chance to see us step up and know that they can do it too. It also leads the way for the current women in the department that we're here," Todd said. Hodges said the work throughout the community continues. Saint Kitts and Nevis prime minister visits Southern University in Baton Rouge "We're continuing to build trust in our communities, we're well positioned to recruit and add more each in each and every class," Todd said. Latest News Elon Musk makes appearance at Trump rally casting election in dire terms Southern University vs. Nicholls State: Know the score First black bear hunting season in Louisiana since 1987 to start in December Former Capitol Police officer recounts Jan. 6: 'It's hard to relive' Trump returns to site of assassination, honors shooting victims