“In these uncertain times, IMPD is committed to being a force of stability in our community as we work around the clock to keep residents safe,” said IMPD Chief Randal Taylor. “My congratulations to Major Thomas as he graduates from the FBI National Academy’s 279th Session. He returns to our community even better equipped to lead our officers and serve our residents during the difficult days ahead.”
Four FBI National Academy sessions are held each year. Each FBI National Academy class accommodates approximately 220 law enforcement professionals representing local, county, tribal, state, military, and federal law enforcement agencies as well as more than 150 partner nations. The FBI National Academy program serves to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies at home and abroad and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation worldwide.
During the 10-week, executive-level professional course of study, students reside and train at the FBI training facility in Quantico, Virginia. They attend courses including intelligence theory, terrorism and terrorist mindsets, management science, law, behavioral science, law enforcement communication, and forensic science. Following graduation, each officer has the opportunity to join the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc., a dynamic organization of more than 16,000 law enforcement professionals who continue developing higher levels of competency, cooperation, and integrity across the law enforcement community.
The National Academy was created as the “FBI Police Training School” in 1935 in response to the 1930 Wickersham Commission report recommending standardization and professionalization of law enforcement in the United States through centralized training. At the time, courses included scientific aids in crime detection, preparation of reports, and criminal investigation techniques as well as administration and organization. Courses pertaining to espionage and sabotage were offered as World War II began.
To learn more about the FBI National Academy, visit https://www.fbi.gov/services/training-academy/national-academy.
