Sheriff's Office Captain Graduates From FBI National Academy

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A captain with the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office is among the most recent graduates of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy.

Capt. John New recently graduated from the 10-week program at Quantico, Virginia. He began his career with the Cherokee County in 1993, and is currently the east side commander of the Uniform Patrol Division and Commander of the SWAT Team.

During the program, New successfully completed courses in National Academy Networking and Enrichment, Forensic Science for Police Administrators and Managers, Stress Management in Law Enforcement, Contemporary Issues in Police and Media Relations, Drug Enforcement Strategies for Police Administrators and Public Speaking. All courses taught at the FBINA are accredited through the University of Virginia.

New also participated in a voluntary physical challenge called the FBI National Academy Muscle Mania Event, a competition consisting of four different events that tested the strength and endurance of contestants. New won all four events and captured the title for Light Heavy Division.

New was one of 223 law enforcement officers from 48 states that graduated in the Academy’s 261st session. Included in the class were members of law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, 17 international countries, six military organizations and five federal civilian organizations.

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Photo from left to right: F.B.I. Director John Comey and Captain John New. Credit: Cherokee Sheriff’s Office