Ocean City Police Officer Graduates From Prestigious FBI Academy

Ocean City, NJ -- Ocean City Police Lt. Dave Hall graduated from the internationally-renowned FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia, on Dec. 11, the police department said Wednesday afternoon.

Hall completed a 10-week course that included advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training for selected officers at the FBI Academy.

Officers selected for the academy have 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.

Training for the program is provided by the FBI Academy instructional staff, Special Agents, and other staff members who hold advanced degrees, many of whom are recognized internationally in their fields of expertise.

The 262nd Session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 47 states.

The class included members of law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, 27 international countries, four military organizations, and two federal civilian organizations.

FBI Director James Comey was the principal speaker at the graduation ceremony.

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, B. Cole Presley, Sheriff, Graham County Sheriff’s Office, Hill City Kansas.

A total of 48,791 graduates now represent the alumni of the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935.