Ocean Police Officer Graduates From FBI National Academy
Ocean Township Det. Lt. Steven R. Peters successfully graduated the 233rd session of the FBI National Academy on June 6 at Quantico, Virginia.
The session of the National Academy consisted of law enforcement men and women from 48 states, the District of Columbia and Guam, 29 international countries, four military organizations, and two federal civilian organizations.
Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy Program, held at the FBI Academy, offers 10 weeks of advanced investigative, management, and fitness training for selected officers having proven records as professionals within their agencies. On average, these officers have 19 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.
FBI Director Robert Mueller was the principal speaker at the graduation and presented Peters with his diploma.
Training for the program is provided by FBI Academy instructional staff, Special Agents, and other staff members holding advanced degrees, many of whom are recognized internationally in their fields of expertise.
Since 1972, National Academy students have been able to earn undergraduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia due to the accreditation by the university of the many courses offered. A total of 41,698 graduates now represent the FBI National Academy since it began in July 1935. Of this number, approximately 24,186 are still active in law enforcement.
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