FEDERAL BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATION, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
AUTHORIZATION:
Omnibus Crime Control and
Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended; Crime Control Act of 1973, Public Law
93-83, Section 404(a)(1), 42 U.S.C 3701; Comprehensive Crime Control Act of
1984, Public Law 98-473; Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of
1994, Public Law 103-322.
To provide advanced
training to experienced personnel of local, county, State, and selected
Federal law enforcement agencies, with special emphasis on developing each
graduate as a capable manager or administrator for his own department. To
afford specialized advanced training to the above personnel.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
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USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
The curriculum of the FBI National Academy program
includes criminal law and investigations, Behavioral science, forensic
science, education, management, and health/fitness. The courses are
continually adapted to meet the changing needs of law enforcement
administration. Training is provided at the FBI Academy at Quantico, VA.
Advanced specialized courses of instruction are provided on specific topics
such as Firearms Administration, White-Collar and Computer-Related Crimes,
Latent Fingerprint Examinations, Police Legal Issues, Hostage Negotiations,
Executive Development, Advanced Training Technology, and Laboratory Matters,
with conferences and seminars on topics such as Budgeting, Scientific
Technical Analysis, Death Investigation, Crime Prevention, Bombing and Arson
Investigations, Violent Crimes Against the Elderly, and Sexual Exploitation of
Children.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility:
Regular,
full-time personnel of a criminal justice agency serving a municipality, county,
local, or State, as well as some selected, qualified representative of Federal
agencies having criminal justice responsibilities. Candidates must meet certain
age, experience, education, physical, and character requirements.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
Regular,
full-time personnel of a criminal justice agency serving a municipality, county,
local or State,
Credentials/Documentation: The
applications of candidates for enrollment in the Academy must be approved and
submitted by the head of their agency.
-application
Coordination: None.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure:
Formal
application to nominate representative to attend the FBI Academy National
program (FBI Form FD- 164) submitted by nominee's agency head, followed by an
interview of qualified applicants at FBI field office level. Applications of
those nominated by agency heads to attend the specialized course are submitted
to local office of the FBI for processing.
Award Procedure:
By
letter to applicant.
Deadlines:
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
Not
applicable.
Appeals:
Not
applicable.
Renewals:
Not
applicable.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
Not
applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
National
Academy training period of 11 weeks. Specialized training varies with subject,
from one to four weeks.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports:
Not
applicable.
Audits:
Not
applicable.
Records:
Not
applicable.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
15-0200-0-1-751.
Obligations:
(Salaries
and expenses) FY 01 $17,238,457; FY 02 est $14,207,497; and FY 03 est
$14,600,527.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: No
award, as such, involved; however, round-trip travel from residence to
Washington, DC, provided where necessary, and where eligible, to local, county,
and State police officers. Housing, food, laundry furnished all students at FBI
Academy, Quantico, VA.
The fiscal year 2001 actual is 2,364 participants; fiscal year 2002 estimate
is 3,368 and fiscal year 2003 is 3,500 participants. Law enforcement officials
enrolled in the 10 week FBI National Academy general curriculum in fiscal year
2001 was 1,060 the 2002 estimate is 1,080 and the 2003 estimate is 1,080.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
28 CFR Section 0.85(e); Booklets entitled "The FBI National
Academy," and "FBI Training Programs," no cost.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office:
Persons are encouraged to communicate with
the nearest FBI field office; see Catalog Appendix IV for a list of the
addresses of FBI field offices.
Headquarters Office:
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20535. Telephone: (202) 324-3000. Use the
same number for FTS.
