RADFORD, Va., Oct. 23 -- Radford University issued the following news release:

Radford University and the Virginia State Police signed an agreement Oct. 21 creating a new pathway for qualified criminal justice seniors to begin training at the Virginia State Police Basic Trooper School during their final academic semester - a partnership that strengthens career opportunities for students while helping the Commonwealth build its future law enforcement workforce.

The agreement makes Radford the first public university in Virginia to establish this type of partnership with the Virginia State Police.

Through the program, qualified Radford University seniors majoring in criminal justice may begin the Virginia State Police application and scree...