Deputy Chief Kondon “Gene” Karzin from the Geneseo Police Department recently graduated from the 286th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The 286th session consisted of men and women from 47 states and the District of Columbia. The FBI National Academy is a professional course of study for United States and International law enforcement managers nominated by their agency heads because of their leadership qualities. The 10-week program provides coursework in intelligence theory, terrorism and terrorist mindsets, management science, law, behavioral science, law enforcement communication and forensic science, which serves to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies at home and abroad and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation worldwide. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 25 countries, five military organizations, and six federal civilian organizations.
Deputy Chief Gene Karzin told RegionalMediaNews “Over the past ten weeks, I had the opportunity to represent the City of Geneseo Police Department and attend the FBI National Academy. The National Academy hosts Law Enforcement Executives from around the world, dedicated to providing our communities and profession with the highest degree of law enforcement expertise, training, education, and information available. Officers attending the National Academy are surrounded by some of the greatest minds in law enforcement collaborating on the newest trends facing law enforcement today.
This incredible experience was made possible with support from the City of Geneseo, my family, friends, and colleagues. It was rough being away from my family and coworkers; however, they were extremely supportive as I completed this journey.
Having the opportunity to attend the National Academy I now follow in the footsteps of other Quad Cities area law enforcement executives. Attending the National Academy has been the most phenomenal and humbling experience in my law enforcement career.”
“The FBI’s National Academy helps build strong partnerships that are crucial to everything we do,” said FBI Springfield Special Agent in Charge David Nanz. “Graduates return to their agencies with new knowledge and new friendships that forge lifelong connections and enhance our ability to keep communities safe when threats arise.”
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 54,366 graduates have completed the FBI National Academy since its inception 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.
More information about the FBI’s National Academy can be found online.
