Chief Dustin Burch, with the Cuba Police Department, has been selected to attend the competitive and prestigious FBI National Academy.
A residential program, the FBI National Academy is a professional course of study for both U.S. and international law enforcement leaders that serves to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies at home and abroad. The objective of the academy is to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation worldwide.
The academy also seeks to "support, promote, and enhance the personal and professional development of law enforcement leaders by preparing them for complex, dynamic and contemporary challenges through innovative techniques, facilitating excellence in education and research, and forging partnerships throughout the world."
A couple of months ago, The Jamestown Office of the FBI chose to nominate Chief Burch — a 15-year police veteran who commands the Cuba Police Department— and after the FBI conducted a thorough background check, held several interviews with his colleagues, and looked over his educational transcripts, Chief Burch was one of about 250 law enforcement officers from all over the world selected to attend. Less than one percent of all law enforcement are selected to attend the FBI National Academy.
Chief Burch will report to the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA at the beginning of 2020 and graduate the 279th session.
