LOWELL — Superintendent Greg Hudon is pleased to report that Lowell Police Deputy Superintendent Mark LeBlanc graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy earlier this month.
On Thursday, Dec. 12, Deputy LeBlanc was among 257 law enforcement officers from across the country who graduated from the academy in Quantico, Virginia. The 11-week program includes advanced training in communication, leadership and fitness.
Participation in the program is granted through nomination and invitation only. On average, selected officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience. The 292nd session of the academy included men and women from 48 states, the District of Columbia and Guam. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 27 countries, eight military organizations, and five federal civilian organizations.
Training at the FBI National Academy 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. Classes are offered in a diverse set of areas, and officers participate in a wide range of leadership and specialized trainings. Officers share ideas, techniques, and experiences with each other and create lifelong partnerships that transcend state and national borders. FBI Director Christopher Wray delivered remarks at the graduation ceremony.
FBI Academy instructors, special agents, and other staff with advanced degrees provide 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 all the National Academy courses offered.
A total of 55,797 graduates have completed the FBI 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.
“I want to congratulate Deputy LeBlanc on completing this prestigious and highly challenging course to better himself and improve his ability to serve as a law enforcement executive,” said Superintendent Hudon. “Deputy LeBlanc is a key member of our leadership team, and this course will boost his leadership skills significantly. We are very proud of Mark.”
