Lombard Police Deputy graduates from FBI National Academy Program

LOMBARD, Illinois—Lombard Police Deputy Chief, Patrick Rollins recently graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy Program in Quantico, Virginia. Rollins was one of 257 law enforcement officers who graduated from the 248th session. The class consisted of men and women from 48 states, the District of Columbia, 28 international countries, three military organizations and five federal civilian organizations.

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy program, held at the FBI Academy, offers 10 weeks of advanced investigative, management and fitness training for selected officers having 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.

FBI Director, Robert S. Mueller, III, was the principal speaker at the ceremony.

Training for the program was 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, the 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 many courses offered. A total of 45,553 graduates now represent the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935. Of this number, approximately 28,041 are still active in law enforcement work.

The Lombard Police Department currently has three supervisors who are graduates of the FBI National Academy. Rollins currently serves as the Deputy Chief in charge of Operations.