Crime & Safety
Newtown Police Lieutenant Graduates From FBI National Academy
The graduate served with the Newtown Police Department for nearly two decades and currently leads its Professional Standards Division
NEWTOWN, CT — A longtime Newtown police lieutenant has graduated from the FBI National Academy, completing an advanced training program for law enforcement leaders.
Lt. Scott Smith graduated from the academy's 299th session, Newtown Police Chief David Kullgren announced.
Smith joined the Newtown Police Department in 2007 and was promoted to lieutenant in 2022. He previously led the department's Patrol Division and currently heads its Professional Standards Division.
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The FBI National Academy provides advanced training in areas including leadership, communication and other law enforcement disciplines.
Kullgren congratulated Smith on the achievement, saying the training would benefit both the department and the Newtown community.
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"I am extremely proud to congratulate Lieutenant Scott Smith on his graduation from the 299th Session of the FBI National Academy," Kullgren said.
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