Lieutenant Ciuci Graduates From FBI Program

Berlin Connecticut Police Lieutenant Christopher Ciuci was one of 266 law enforcement officers who graduated on Friday December 16, 2011, from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia.

The 247th session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 49 states. Included in the class were members of law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, 25 international countries, three military organizations, and six federal civilian organizations. FBI Director Robert Mueller was the principal speaker at the graduation ceremony.

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy Program, held at the FBI Academy, offers 11 weeks of advanced investigative, management, and fitness training for selected officers having proven records as professionals within their agencies. On average, these officers have 19 years experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.

Training for the program is provided by the FBI Academy instructional staff, Special Agents, and other staff members holding advanced degrees, many of whom are recognized internationally in their fields of expertise.

Since 1972, National Academy students have been able to earn undergraduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia due to the accreditation by the University of the many courses offered.

The graduating officers were represented by the class spokesperson, Enoch F. Willard, Detective Captain, with the Manchester Police Department, Manchester, New Hampshire. A total of 45,297 graduates now represent the FBI National Academy since it began in July 1935. Of this number, approximately 27,785 are still active in law enforcement work.

Lieutenant Ciuci is a 17 year veteran having joined the department in 1994. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1998 and Lieutenant in 2008.  He has served a Patrol Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Support Services Sergeant, Support Services Lieutenant and currently leads the Operations Division.  He is also responsible for overseeing the department’s accreditation program and technology upgrade.