Introduction

For those of you that don’t know the FBI National Academy was developed in 1935 as a bridge between the FBI, state and local law enforcement officers. Currently the academy is 10 weeks in length. A session consists of approximately 250 law enforcement leaders from around the United States and the world. Attendees take 6 classes and obtain college credit through the University of Virginia. Many of the courses are taught by FBI agents. The session takes place at the FBI training academy in Quantico, Virginia.

I was nominated over 3 years ago to attend by my Sheriff. Last June I received a call from our local FBI office stating I had been chosen from our area to attend the 275th session. My report date was January 7, 2019.

It is a honor and privilege to have the opportunity to be here.