Nolensville Police Lieutenant Stephen Hale recently graduated from the 289th session of the FBI National Academy, marking the first time in Nolensville Police Department history that an officer has completed the program.
The FBI National Academy, founded in 1935, is a “professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement managers nominated by their agency heads because of demonstrated leadership qualities.”
Admittance to the program is by invitation only through a nomination process.
The program lasts a duration of 10 weeks and “serves to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies at home and abroad and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation worldwide,” according to the FBI.
The program’s coursework focuses on intelligence theory, terrorism and terrorist mindsets, management science, law, behavioral science, law enforcement communication, and forensic science.
Hale was one of 197 law enforcement officers who graduated from the program on March 15.
The graduation ceremony was held in Quantico, Virginia. Hale (pictured above) was presented his diploma by FBI Director Christopher Wray.
Hale is a 19-year law enforcement veteran and has been with Nolensville Police Department since October 2019. He is also a United States Marine Corp and U.S. Navy veteran as well as a graduate of the TBI State Academy for Leadership.
“The FBI National Academy is one of the finest leadership institutions in the world. It was a great opportunity for Lieutenant Hale to attend the FBI National Academy for the experience, training, and networking,” Nolensville Police Chief Roddy Parker said in a statement.
The 289th session of the FBI National Academy consisted of men and women from 47 states and the District of Columbia, 23 countries, four military organizations, and five federal civilian organizations.
Nationally, fewer than one percent of law enforcement officers have the opportunity to attend the program.
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Kaitlin Housler is a reporter at The Tennessee Star and The Star News Network. Follow Kaitlin on X / Twitter.
Background Photo “FBI Center” by Nolensville Police Department.
