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Sep.10, 2004 Oct. 13, 2004 Oct. 29, 2004 Feb. 17, 2005

Harold Trout, a retired Sergeant of the Pennsylvania State Police relates his early years as a Pennsylvania State Trooper and as Pennsylvania Motor Policeman. (1937-1966)

Pete Buchan, a retired Sergeant of the Pennsylvania State Police recalls his experience at the Training School on CoCoa Avenue in Hershey and his field duties. (1959-1989)

Charles Covage, a retired Corporal of the Pennsylvania State Police shares his experience at the Training School on CoCoa Avenue in Hershey and his 25 years with the PSP Rodeo (1946-1972)

William Grooms, a retired Major of the Pennsylvania State Police shares his World War II military (Air Corps) and over 35 years experience as a State Police Trooper (1942-1977)

John Hamborsky, a retired Sergeant of the Pennsylvania State Police shares his experience at the Academy in Hershey and his field assignments. (1967-1996)

Dec 02, 2004
Dec 10, 2004

Thomas Hanus, a retired Lieutenant of the Pennsylvania State Police recalls his early years of training, uniform changes and Pennsylvania State Police issued equipment. (1956-1984)

Ronald W. Kratzer, a retired Sergeant of the Pennsylvania State Police compares the organization during his career with today's Department. (1955-1985)

Charles Lutz, a retired Corporal of the Pennsylvania State Police shares his career  memories as a Pennsylvania State Trooper. (1949-1980)

John McKenna, a retired Captain of the Pennsylvania State Police shares his experiences during his assignments at numerous sub stations, his early wages and his work schedules during his career.  (1954)

Edward Singer, a retired Corporal of the Pennsylvania State Police highlights his career as a Pennsylvania State Trooper. (1947-1984)

Richard Skillman, a retired Corporal of the Pennsylvania State Police recalls various aspects of his job as a Pennsylvania State Trooper. (1946-1984)

Virginia Smith, a retired Major of the Pennsylvania State Police relates her experiences as female cadet during the tough training at the Academy and field duties as a Pennsylvania State Trooper. (1975-2000)

Lyle Szupinka, a retired Major of the Pennsylvania State Police recalls the Camp Hill Prison Riot and the hijacking and crashing of United Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, in addition to his involvement in other incidents as a Pennsylvania State Trooper. (1968-2005)

Thomas Tridico, a retired Sergeant elaborates on his 34 years of distinguished service with the Pennsylvania State Police. He recalls some of the major cases and events that occurred throughout his career. (1947-1981)

Albert Vish, a retired Trooper, relates insightful information about the Pennsylvania State Police Camp Cadet Program for youths.  (1967-1992)

Rocco P. Urella, a retired Commissioner, comments about why he recruited the first females into the Pennsylvania State Police and his gambling arrests.  (1938-1973)