Law Enforcement Assistance FBI Advanced Police Training
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To provide advanced training to experienced personnel of local, county, State, and selected Federal law enforcement agencies, with special emphasis on developing each graduate as a capable manager or administrator for his own department. To afford specialized advanced training to the above personnel.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- Local governments
- Individuals / families
Regular, full-time personnel of a criminal justice agency serving a municipality, county, local, or State, as well as some selected, qualified representative of Federal agencies having criminal justice responsibilities. Candidates must meet certain age, experience, education, physical, and character requirements.
Beneficiaries
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Regular, full-time personnel of a criminal justice agency serving a municipality, county, local or State, as well as some selected, qualified representative of Federal agencies having criminal justice responsibilities. Candidates must meet certain age, experience, education, physical, and character requirements.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Formal application to nominate representative to attend the FBI Academy National program (FBI Form FD- 164) submitted by nominee's agency head, followed by an interview of qualified applicants at FBI field office level. Applications of those nominated by agency heads to attend the specialized course are submitted to local office of the FBI for processing.
Award Procedure
By letter to applicant.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The curriculum of the FBI National Academy program includes criminal law and investigations, behavioral science, forensic science, education, management, and health/fitness. The courses are continually adapted to meet the changing needs of law enforcement administration. Training is provided at the FBI Academy at Quantico, VA. Advanced specialized courses of instruction are provided on specific topics such as Firearms Administration, White-Collar and Computer-Related Crimes, Latent Fingerprint Examinations, Police Legal Issues, Hostage Negotiations, Executive Development, Advanced Training Technology, and Laboratory Matters, with conferences and seminars on topics such as Budgeting, Scientific Technical Analysis, Death Investigation, Crime Prevention, Bombing and Arson Investigations, Violent Crimes Against the Elderly, and Sexual Exploitation of Children.
Required Documentation
The applications of candidates for enrollment in the Academy must be approved and submitted by the head of their agency.