On behalf of the FBI National Academy (NA) and session 267, welcome to this special ceremony. I want to thank our families and distinguished guests for making it here to celebrate this milestone in our careers. Thank you …show more content…
As the landscape of policing continues to evolve and face unprecedented challenges, the NA provides the essential training for law enforcement executives. But, it’s more than just training.
You see, our chosen profession is something not everyone can do. We have dedicated our lives to serving others and making the world a safer place. Those years of work can take a toll mentally and physically. So, we needed this to focus on ourselves and our futures, to refresh and reengage. And, there is no other place of refuge that offers what the NA can.
Together, we have shared our stories, our victories, and our failures. We have supported each other and pushed each other to be better than most. Ladies and gentlemen, the 267 is a special group of people. They are some of the finest our profession has. And, I love what they stand for: knowledge, courage, and integrity.
Since 1935, each session has carved its own path and history within the walls of this academy. And, 267 is no different. We visited the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, New York City, and Philadelphia. We enjoyed International Night; the Silent Auction, with a fellow NA student as our auctioneer; and Texas and Louisiana Nights. We faced weekly physical fitness challenges that were framed after the Wizard of