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State Police Graduate Dozens of New Troopers

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -

The ranks of the West Virginia State Police were bolstered by 53 new troopers on Friday, May 4.
    
The cadets have completed 28 weeks of training at the West Virginia State Police Academy.
    
State Police Sgt. Michael Baylous said the 62nd cadet class' graduation ceremony was held at 10 a.m. on the West Virginia State University campus in Institute.