Quantico, VA (September 16, 2024) – Woodstock Police Chief Robert Jones was among 255 law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on Thursday, September 12th. The 291st session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 47 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 26 countries, 7 military organizations, and 7 federal civilian organizations.
Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. FBI Academy instructors, special agents, and other staff with advanced degrees provide the training; many instructors are recognized internationally in their fields.
“With over 25 years in law enforcement, a Master’s in Public Safety Administration from Columbus State University, and an Executive Certificate in Leadership and Management from Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, Chief Jones was already a highly qualified expert in the field of law enforcement,” said City Manager Jeff Moon. “Becoming a graduate of the FBI National Academy puts Chief Jones in the highest 1% of all senior law enforcement in the world.”
The National Academy is held at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia, the same facility where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts. 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 55,440 graduates have completed the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935.
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About City of Woodstock, GA: Located just 30 miles north of Atlanta, Woodstock’s City limits include more than 12 square miles and over 35,000 residents. Woodstock is a Georgia PlanFirst Community and a recipient of Georgia Municipal Association’s Live Work Play City Award.
