09/23/2026
Chief Stacey Schlachter announced that Captain Brandon Stocks has graduated as a member of the 299th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on September 17th, 2026. Captain Stocks is the third officer in department history to complete this 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 299th session consisted of two hundred and sixty-five law enforcement officers who graduated today from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The 299th session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 44 states and the District of Columbia. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 28 countries, five military organizations, and four federal civilian organizations.
About the FBI National Academy
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 all the National Academy courses offered.
A total of 57,461 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.
