The Farmington Police Department congratulates Lt. Casey Malone on his recent graduation from the FBI National Academy Program. Malone was one of 213 law enforcement officers who graduated from the academy in Quantico, Virginia on June 10. The 264th session of the national academy consisted of men and women from 47 states. Included in the class were members of law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, 21 international countries, four military organizations and eight federal civilian organizations.
The FBI National Academy Program consists of 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership and fitness training for selected officers who 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. Since its inception in 1935, a total of 49,234 individuals have graduated from the program.