The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Sacramento Field Office congratulates four local law enforcement professionals from agencies within the FBI Sacramento Field Office’s 34-county area of responsibility on their graduation from FBI National Academy Session #298 on June 18, 2026.
“The FBI National Academy provides a rigorous, graduate-level curriculum and challenging experience, ensuring each participant departs our training facility at Quantico with knowledge, meaningful connections, and a strong commitment to personal growth, ensuring their respective communities are prepared to face any threat for years to come,” said FBI Sacramento Acting Special Agent in Charge Brian Tosh. “Our FBI Sacramento team congratulates the graduates from our region on this notable achievement.”
The FBI National Academy Session #298 graduates from the region are:
- Chief Steven Stanfield
Merced Police Department - Assistant Chief Brian Fry
San Joaquin District Attorney’s Office - Lieutenant Andrew Smith
Stockton Police Department - Lieutenant David Shaw
Turlock Police Department
All graduates successfully completed the 10-week FBI National Academy program at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The program includes rigorous academic classes accredited by the University of Virginia and challenging physical fitness standards. Chief Stanfield, Assistant Chief Fry, Lieutenant Smith, and Lieutenant Shaw join an ever-growing network of law enforcement professionals representing local, state, federal, military, tribal and international law enforcement agencies who continue to share their experiences and learn from each other to improve service to their respective communities.
The FBI National Academy has changed in name and curriculum over the years, but the unique opportunity to learn from peers through dynamic discussions about the ever-changing challenges faced by law enforcement leaders remains consistent. Today, the goals of the modern FBI National Academy include improving the administration of justice in police departments and agencies both at home and abroad and raising law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation worldwide.
On average, FBI National Academy graduates have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.
To learn more about the FBI National Academy and the nomination process for students, visit fbi.gov/news/stories/90-years-of-national-academy.