Madi Kirkman

Gov. Glenn Youngkin attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Liberty University on Tuesday to announce the university’s partnership with the Virginia State Police.

Under the partnership, LU criminal justice students in their final semester will be able to attend the VSP Basic Trooper Academy to earn their degrees and law enforcement certifications at the same time.

“What this reflects is not just a great partnership, but an innovation that is going to lead to more troopers on the street,” Youngkin said. “An innovation that’s going to lead to more opportunities for Liberty students, and to do it in a much more efficient way.”

Youngkin said the partnership, which offers LU criminal justice students real-world experience while they’re finishing up their academic work, is an oppo

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