Williamson County Sheriff's Office Deputy Graduates From FBI National Academy Program

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — Chief Deputy Roy Fikac of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office recently graduated from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Va., officials said.

“Continuing the motto of serving with 'Purpose, Pride, and Professionalism,' I am very proud of Chief Fikac’s recent graduation of one of the elite leadership schools for law enforcement executive,” Sheriff Robert Chody said of his deputy's June 7 graduation.

Fikak joined 228 other graduating law enforcement officers, Chody said. The 268th session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 47 states. Among the class were members of law enforcement agencies from the District of Colombia, 24 international countries, five military organizations, and seven federal civilian organizations, the sheriff noted in a news advisory.

Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe was the principal speaker at the ceremony, the chief noted. Training for the program is provided by the FBI Academy instructional staff, special agents, and other staff members holding advanced degrees, many of whom are recognized internationally in their fields of expertise.

Since 1972, National Academy students have been able to earn under graduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia due to the accreditation by the university of the many courses offered. A total of 50,141 graduates now represent the alumni of the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935.

Upon his return from the academy, Chief Fikac assumed command over the Law Enforcement Bureau, Chody said.

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