COLUMBUS — A Salem resident has completed training with the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

William H. Caldwell of Salem graduated Friday in the highway patrol’s 176th Academy Class after 28 weeks of intense training. He is assigned to the Lisbon Post of the Warren District. Vincent E .Greenwood of Vienna also graduated and is assigned to the Canfield Post of the Warren District.

Graduates will report to their assigned posts beginning Sunday. The graduates’ first 70 working days will be a field-training period under the guidance of a veteran officer.

State Representative Haraz N. Ghanbari delivered the commencement address to the 18 members of the Patrol’s 176th Academy Class. Judge David A. Trimmer, Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, issued the Oath of Office.

Courses completed by the 176th class include crash investigation, criminal and traffic law, detection of impaired drivers, firearms, physical fitness, self-defense, and emergency vehicle operations.

Trooper Jason B. Bolha, Findlay Post, was selected as class speaker and thanked the Academy and cadet family members for being supportive during their training.