FBI Director Christopher Wray (left) presents Dearborn Police Capt. Vincent Belloli with a certificate at his graduation from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. Belloli is the first Dearborn police graduate of the academy since 1995.
DEARBORN – Police Department Capt. Vincent Belloli, commanding officer of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team and Executive Officer of the Patrol Division, graduated Dec. 8 from the 284th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va.
The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 25 countries, 48 states, and the District of Columbia, five military organizations, and five federal civilian organizations. Nationally, fewer than 1 percent of police officers have the opportunity to attend the program.
Dearborn Police Capt. Vincent Belloli at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va.
Belloli is the first Dearborn police officer to attend the academy since former Police Chief Greg Guibord graduated from the 180th session in 1995.
The FBI National Academy offers 11 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. On average, officer participants have about 21 years of law enforcement experience.
“I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to attend the National Academy, and to represent the professional men and women of the Dearborn Police Department,” Belloli said. “I now have a much greater understanding of the federal resources that are available to our city in the event of a large-scale incident or investigation.
“My classmates included law enforcement executives from across the United States and abroad. This new network of contacts – including graduates from prior sessions – should provide valuable operational assistance in the future for the Dearborn Police Department.”
“There is nothing more important than investing in your team and creating the next generation of law enforcement leaders,” Police Chief Issa Shahin said. “I am so proud of Captain Belloli for representing Dearborn and completing this very prestigious program.”
Nearly 54,000 graduates have completed the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935. The academy is held at the same facility where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts.