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| Capt. Michael Klotz |
Capt. Michael Klotz, a commander at the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, graduated from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Va., on Sept. 14.
The 287 law enforcement officers who participated in the program consisted of men and women from 48 states, the District of Columbia, 23 countries, four military organizations and four federal civilian organizations.
Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy Program, held at the FBI Academy, offers 10 weeks of advanced investigative, management and fitness training for selected officers having proven records as professionals within their agencies. On average, these officers have 19 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.
FBI Director Robert Mueller was the principal speaker at the ceremony.
Training for the program is provided by FBI Academy instructional staff, 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.
The graduation officers were represented by the class spokesperson, Lt. Michael Alan Spochart from the United States Capitol Police. Of the 40,848 graduates who now represent the FBI National Academy since it began in July 1935, approximately 23,336 are still active in law enforcement work.
Capt. Klotz is commander of the Special Services Division, which oversees the Judicial Services and Property Management sections.