Chief of Police Craig Weber announced that Lieutenant Christopher Dee graduated as a member of the 298th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on June 18.
Lieutenant Dee is the13th officer in the Middletown department history to complete this prestigious program. Nationally, fewer than one percent of officers have the opportunity to attend the program.
Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced training in communication, leadership, and other contemporary courses of study. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. On average, these men and women have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.
The 298th session consisted of two hundred and fifty-five law enforcement officers from 46 states and the District of Columbia. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 26 countries, five military organizations, and four federal civilian organizations.
The FBI National Academy is a prestigious and highly selective executive development program for law enforcement leaders. The professional development training provided at the FBI Academy is the gold standard within the profession of law enforcement and serves to further enhance the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to succeed in today’s complex world.
Chief Weber, who is a graduate of the National Academy’s 229th session, said, “The Middletown Police Department has a strong partnership with the FBI and we are grateful for this unique opportunity which was afforded to our agency. I congratulate Lieutenant Dee for attending and graduating from the FBI National Academy. It is a very significant and noteworthy accomplishment.”
Lieutenant Dee began his career with the Middletown Township Police Department in 2008 as a Patrol Officer. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2020, and Lieutenant in 2024. He currently serves as the Commander of the Office of Professional Standards and is responsible for police licensing, training, and internal affairs.
Lieutenant Dee aid, “This was the honor of my professional career to be selected to attend the National Academy. Being able to walk the same hallways of so many distinguished leaders who have come before was an unimaginable privilege.”
The FBI National Academy instructional staff includes Special Agents and other staff members holding advanced degrees, many of whom are recognized internationally in their fields of expertise. Since 1972, National Academy students have been able to earn undergraduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia due to the accreditation by the university of the many courses offered. A total of 57,196 graduates now represent the alumni of the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935.
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Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
