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Largest state police class graduates

Posted at 8:30 PM, Oct 19, 2012
and last updated 2012-10-19 20:30:37-04

CAROLINE COUNTY, Va. (WTVR) - More Virginia State Police are coming to a highway near you.

The largest class in state history graduated Friday morning in Caroline County.

Eighty-nine new troopers received their diplomas. Thirteen of them were women, which is also a record.

Current troopers say they're proud of the work they've done getting recruits ready to patrol.

The graduating class began training in February. Thy will report for duty and more training across the Commonwealth on Monday.