Davenport police chief graduates from FBI National Academy
The Davenport Police Department has announced the graduation of Chief Jeffery Bladel from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, according to a news release.
On Sept. 12, Bladel was one of 254 law enforcement professionals in the 291st session to graduate with this achievement. Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy is an intensive 10-week training program held at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, the same facility where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts. Training includes advanced instruction on communication, leadership, and fitness. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend.
FBI Academy instructors, special agents, and other staff with advanced degrees provide academy training with many instructors being recognized internationally in their fields. Since 1972, National Academy students have been able to earn undergraduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia, which accredits all the National Academy courses offered.
Chief Bladel is one of only 55,440 graduates who have completed the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935. His National Academy class consisted of law enforcement professionals who were selected to attend from 47 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam.
The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 26 countries, seven military organizations, and seven federal civilian organizations.
