DUNCAN – Police Chief Brian Attaway, a 25-year veteran of the Duncan Police Department, graduated from the 294th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on June 5.
Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership and fitness training, which enhances the graduate’s credentials in their field and raises law enforcement standards, knowledge and cooperation worldwide, city off icials said in a news release.
Since its inception in 1935, the National Academy has graduated 56,180 off icers from around the world.
The 294th session welcomed over 100 children from the C.O.P.S. Kids Foundation to the academy to spend a day mentoring, connecting and simply being present for the children who have lost a f irst responder parent within the last year, officials $86,785 for the foundation. It was an honor to represent the Duncan Police Department and train with law enforcement officers from around the world, Attaway said.
“This transformative experience has sharpened my leadership abilities, expanded my perspective and equipped me with strategies to enhance service to our community,” he said. “I extend a special thanks to (the) City of Duncan for granting me this opportunity and to our dedicated officers who ensured the department and our citizens were well cared for in my absence.”
Attaway, alongside 239 law enforcement officers from 14 countries, six military organizations and four federal civilian organizations, additionally chose to earn 15 master-level credits and three undergraduate- level credits through the University of Virginia during the session.