Saratoga County Sheriff Zurlo Announces Captain George Maxfield Graduates FBI National Academy
FBI Director Kash Patel and Captain George R. Maxfield. Photo provided.
BALLSTON SPA — Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo and Undersheriff Jeffrey R. Brown announced that Captain George R. Maxfield graduated from the 293rd session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. FBI Director Kash Patel delivered remarks at the graduation ceremony.
Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. This session consisted of 244 law enforcement officers from 24 countries, 11 military organizations, and four federal civilian organizations.
FBI Academy instructors, special agents, and other staff with advanced degrees provide the training, and 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 National Academy courses.
A total of 55,941 graduates have completed the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935. The National Academy is held at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico in the same facility where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts.