First
Sergeant Jerry Holeman Graduates from FBI National Academy
First Sergeant Jerry Holeman along with two hundred
and twenty-two law enforcement officers graduated on December 15, 2017 from the
FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, VA.
The 270th Session of the National Academy consisted of men
and woman from 49 states. Included in
the class are members of law enforcement agencies from the District of
Columbia, 20 international countries, three military organizations and four
federal civilian agencies.
Internationally known for its academic excellence, the
National Academy Program, held at the FBI Academy, offers 11 weeks of advanced
communication, leadership and fitness training for selected officers having
proven records as professionals within their agency. On average, these officers have 21 years of
law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in
executive-level positions.
FBI Director Christopher Asher Wray was the principle speaker
for the ceremony along with President Donald Trump and Attorney General Jeff
Sessions. Training for the program is
provided by the 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.
The graduating officers were represented by the class
spokesperson, Craig Wiles, Drug Enforcement Administration, New Orleans,
Louisiana. A total of 50,587 graduates
now represent the alumni of the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935.
Holeman is a graduate of North White High School in
Monon, IN and went on to spend 6 years in the United States Marine Corp before
joining the Indiana State Police. He lives in White County with his family.
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First Sergeant Jerry Holeman
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