Doylestown Township Police Lt. Graduates From FBI National Academy

DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Lt. Charles Zeigler, a member of the Doylestown Township Police Department, graduated on June 8 from the 286th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Lt. Charles Zeigler is the 6th officer in department history to complete the prestigious program. Nationally, fewer than one percent of officers have the opportunity to attend the program.

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. On average, these officers have 21 years of
law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.

The 286th session consisted of 238 law enforcement officers from 47 states and the District of Columbia. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 25 countries,
five military organizations, and six federal civilian organizations.

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 many of the courses offered. A total of 54,366 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.