Niles, IL – Chief Luis C. Tigera and the Niles Police Department are proud to announce the graduation of Commander Tony Scipione from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The 291st session of the National Academy consisted of 254 law enforcement officers from 47 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam. The class also included members of law enforcement agencies from 26 countries, seven military organizations, and seven federal civilian organizations.

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 return to their agencies to serve in command-level positions.

FBI Academy instructors, special agents, and other staff with advanced degrees provide the training; many instructors are recognized internationally in their fields. A total of 55,440 graduates have completed the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935, including 5 from the Niles Police Department. 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.

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Niles police commander completes training at FBI National Academy in Quantico