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City of Sedona Arizona - Deputy Chief of Police graduates from FBI National Academy 17 June 2022 ( news )
City of Sedona , state Arizona ( By Press Release office)
Jun 17,2022
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SEDONA , Ariz . – Two hundred and fifty - four law enforcement officers , including the city of Sedona’s very own Deputy Chief Stephanie Foley , graduated on June 9 , 2022 from the FBI National Academy in Quantico , Va . The 282
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session consisted of men and women from 47 states and included members of law enforcement agencies from 26 countries , four military organizations and nine federal civilian organizations .
Internationally known for its academic excellence , the National Academy offers 10 - weeks of advanced communications , leadership and fitness training . Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agency to attend . On average , these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive - level positions .
Serving the Sedona Police Department since 2005 , Foley was promoted in July 2021 from Police Lieutenant to Deputy Chief of Police . She was also named as the Employee of the Year in June of 2016 .
“This opportunity was a once in a lifetime experience that I will cherish throughout my years . I’m thankful for my city and department that allowed me the time to be away and the people who helped fill in during my absence . I’m looking forward to giving back , ” said Foley .
FBI Director Christopher Asher Wray delivered remarks at the ceremony . Class spokesperson Jimmy Johnson of Amarillo Police Department represented the graduating officers .
FBI Academy instructors , special agents and other staff with advanced degrees provided the training; many instructors are recognized internationally in their fields . Since 1972 , National Academy students have been able to earn undergraduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia , which accredits many of the courses offered .
A total of 53 , 435 graduates have completed the FMI National Academy since it began in 1935 . The National Academy is held at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico , the same facility where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts .
Learn more about the city of Sedona Police Department at
www . sedonaaz . gov/police
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