MCHENRY—John Birk, chief for the McHenry Police Department, announced that Deputy Chief Thomas Walsh recently had the honor of graduating as a member of the 283rd session of the FBI National Academy.
The FBI National Academy is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement managers nominated by their agency heads because of demonstrated leadership qualities, according to the FBI’s website.
The 10-week program provides participating officers coursework in intelligence theory, terrorism and terrorist mindsets, management science, law, behavioral science, law enforcement communication, and forensic science.