Press Release
☷FBI Springfield Recognizes National Academy Graduates From Sangamon and St Clair Counties
Federal Bureau of Investigation ( By Press Release office)
Feb 01,2024
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Since its establishment in 1935 , a total of 54 , 763 graduates have completed the FBI National Academy , which takes place at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico , the same facility where new special agents and intelligence analysts are trained . More information about the FBI ' s National Academy can be found online . According to FBI Springfield Special Agent in Charge David Nanz , the National Academy plays a crucial role in building strong partnerships . Graduates not only gain new knowledge but also form lifelong connections that enhance our ability to keep communities safe during threats . The training is conducted by FBI Academy instructors and special agents , many of whom are internationally recognized in their respective fields . The University of Virginia has accredited all National Academy courses since 1972 , allowing students to earn undergraduate and graduate credits . To support partner relationships , the FBI offers National Academy training , a professional course for law enforcement managers selected by their agency heads for their leadership abilities . The National Academy is highly regarded for its academic excellence and covers 11 weeks of advanced training in communication , leadership , and fitness . Participants must have a strong professional background in their agencies to attend . Typically , these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and often return to their agencies for executive - level positions . Recently , 198 law enforcement officers graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico , Virginia . This session included men and women from 45 states and the District of Columbia , as well as members of law enforcement agencies from 24 countries , military organizations , and federal civilian organizations . Locally , graduates from the class include officers from two FBI Springfield partner agencies in Sangamon and St . Clair counties in Illinois .
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