Police Captain Graduates From Prestigious FBI National Academy

When the Federal Bureau of Investigation sent invitations around the world for the 244^th session of the FBI National Academy, one of them arrived at the .

Now, after an intensive 10-week course in investigation and leadership at the FBI Academy in Virginia, Capt. Jim Gillio will bring those skills back home.

“Gilroy Police Chief Denise Turner, an FBI National Academy alumna, nominated Capt. Gillio to attend the FBI National Academy to further the Gilroy Police Department’s mission of providing excellent public safety services in partnership with the community,” said police in a press release describing the graduation.

The course, offered at no cost, provides specialized training to seasoned law enforcement professionals, according to a release from the FBI.

“On average, these officers have 19 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions,” said the FBI.

While staying at the FBI academy in Quantico, Gillio received training in public speaking, investigative interviewing, computer crimes, conflict resolution and officer-involved shootings.

Training came from academy instructors, FBI special agents and specialized bureau staff. The agency selected 258 students from 49 states, the District of Columbia, 20 countries and military and federal civilian organizations, according to the FBI.

FBI Director Robert Mueller spoke at the March graduation.

“Captain Gillio was able to interact with his 257 classmates to discuss their broad knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices and policies. The training and interactions will further the effectiveness and efficiency of the Gilroy Police Department,” police said.

Since its creation in 1935, the FBI National Academy has graduated 44,537 people. More than half of graduates are still involved in law enforcement, said the FBI.