On December 19, 2014 the Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement’s Deputy Director Robert Kracyla graduated from the FBI’s 258th Session of the National Academy. Deputy Director Kracyla was part of a class of 215 law enforcement officers from 49 states, 26 international countries, 3 military organizations and 4 federal civilian organizations.
Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy Program, held at the FBI Academy, offers 11 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.
Training for the program is provided by the FBI Academy instructional staff, Special Agents, and other staff members holding advanced degrees, many of whom are recognized internationally in their fields of expertise.
A total of 47,898 graduates now represent the FBI National Academy since it began in July 1935. Of this number, approximately 16,233 are still active in law enforcement work.
Deputy Director Kracyla has over 34 years of law enforcement experience including Dover Police Department, Delaware State Police and the Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement. He is the first member of Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement to have completed this training.
