Captain Christine Reilly of the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office graduated on March 18 from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. She was among 253 law enforcement officers who completed the program as part of its 297th session.
The graduation is significant because Captain Reilly is the first female from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and only the fifth member in its history to attend this academy. The FBI National Academy is known for its academic excellence and offers advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training over a ten-week period. Less than one percent of law enforcement executives worldwide are selected to participate in this program, which is sponsored and paid for by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The class included participants from 48 states, the District of Columbia, 24 countries, four military organizations, and four federal civilian organizations. On average, attendees have 21 years of law enforcement experience and often return to serve in executive-level positions within their agencies. Training at the academy is provided by instructors with advanced degrees who are recognized internationally in their fields.
Since its founding in 1935, more than 56,941 graduates have completed the FBI National Academy. Since 1972, students have also been able to earn undergraduate and graduate credits through courses accredited by the University of Virginia. The academy takes place at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico—the same facility where new special agents and intelligence analysts are trained.
Captain Reilly began her career with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office in 1992 and has held several leadership roles since then. She currently serves as Operations Captain for the Law Enforcement Division and previously co-directed the Mohawk Valley Police Academy.
