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Middletown Acting Police Chief Patrick T. McMahon was one of two hundred and forty-six law enforcement officers who graduated this past Friday, June 10, 2011 from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia. McMahon earned a Graduate Certificate with a cumulative GPA of 4.125.
The 245th Session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 48 states. Included in the class were members of law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, 22 international countries, three military organizations, and two 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.
A total of 44,783 graduates now represent the FBI National Academy since it began in July 1935. Of this number, approximately 27,271 are still active in law enforcement work.
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What was the ACTING CHIEF'S ranking score?
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