A Deputy Police Chief In Eastern Montgomery County Graduated From The FBI National Academy

ABINGTON, PA — A local police official is back in his home community after successfully completing a federal law enforcement training program in northern Virginia.

Abington Deputy Police Chief Chris Porter recently graduated from the FBI National Academy at the FBI's training facility in Quantico, according to the Abington Township Police Department.

Abington Police Chief Patrick Malloy stated that Porter joined the 281st session of the FBI National Academy following a competitive application process, during which men and women from 45 states, the District of Columbia and 32 countries are vetted for participation in the specialized training, which is conducted by law enforcement personnel who are internationally recognized in their fields of expertise.

The class also includes participants from five military organizations, as well as six federal and civilian agencies.

"Internationally known for its academic excellence with undergraduate and graduate credits offered by the University of Virginia, the National Academy offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership and fitness training," Malloy wrote in a community bulletin. "Participants must have proven records as professionals and leaders within their agencies to attend."

Malloy stated that those who graduate from the program tend to return to their home agencies to serve in executive-level positions.

The program is conducted out of the same training facility in Quantico where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts.

"Please join me in congratulating Chris on his achievement and welcoming him back to Abington Township Police Department," Malloy stated.