- July 27, 2024
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Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Policing Division Chief Jonathan Welker graduated from the 286th session of FBI’s National Academy on June 8.
The National Academy is a prestigious training course held at the FBI’s training academy in Quantico, Virginia.
Sheriff Rick Staly, who graduated from the academy’s 177th session, attended Welker’s graduation ceremony in Quantico, according to a press release from the FCSO.
Welker and Staly are the only two FCSO employees who have attended the academy.
“This is a great honor for Chief Welker and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office,” Staly said. “The FBI National Academy is considered the ‘West Point’ of law enforcement.”
Welker was one of 238 law enforcement officers across 47 states, the District of Columbia and 25 countries to attend the 10-week course, which teaches advanced communication, leadership and fitness, the press release said.
Those invited to the academy must have at least 21 years of experience and a proven track record of professional accomplishments.
The training is provided at no cost, with the FBI paying for travel, training, meals and lodging.
