Folsom Police Lieutenant graduates from FBI National Academy

In a notable milestone for local law enforcement, Folsom’s own Lieutenant Louis Wright has ascended to new heights in his career by graduating from the FBI National Academy.

Chief of Police Rick Hillman announced today that Wright successfully completed the rigorous program, which concluded with a ceremony on September 12, 2024, in Quantico, Virginia.

Wright is now one of only ten officers in the history of the Folsom Police Department to complete this elite program, which is attended by fewer than one percent of law enforcement officers nationwide. The FBI National Academy is renowned for its rigorous academic standards, offering ten weeks of advanced training in leadership, communication, and fitness.

Participants in the program are required to demonstrate exemplary professional records, with most boasting an average of 21 years of law enforcement experience. Graduates typically return to their agencies to take on executive-level roles.

The training at the National Academy is delivered by FBI instructors, special agents, and other highly qualified staff, many of whom are internationally recognized experts in their fields. Since 1972, students have had the opportunity to earn undergraduate and graduate credits through the University of Virginia, which accredits all courses offered at the Academy.

The 291st session of the National Academy included 254 law enforcement officers from 47 states and the District of Columbia, alongside international participants from 26 countries, seven military organizations, and seven federal civilian agencies. Since its inception in 1935, the FBI National Academy has graduated a total of 55,440 officers, further solidifying its reputation as a premier training institution for law enforcement professionals.