Ocean City Police Department Capt. Patrick Walsh graduates from the FBI National Academy. (Photo courtesy of Ocean City)
The Ocean City Police Department announced that Capt. Patrick Walsh has graduated as a member of the FBI National Academy.
The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Va., on June 5. Nationally, less than one percent of law enforcement officers have the opportunity to attend the National Academy program.
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, the officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.
The FBI’s 294th session of the National Academy consisted of 239 law enforcement officers, including men and women from 48 states and the District of Columbia. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 14 countries, six military organizations and four federal civilian organizations.
By graduating from the National Academy, Capt. Walsh joins an international fraternity of law enforcement officers who have demonstrated the exceptional leadership, knowledge and skills required to lead local law enforcement agencies into the future. He is the 16th officer in the department’s history to complete this prestigious program.
“I want to congratulate Capt. Walsh on completing this prestigious training program,” Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian said in a news release. “This is just another example of the commitment of Ocean City’s first responders to serving our community in the best way possible.”
Walsh has been a law enforcement officer for over 19 years with the Ocean City Police Department. He is currently assigned as the captain of training and seasonal operations.
