On Wednesday, March 18th, Oneida County Sheriff’s Office…

On Wednesday, March 18th, Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Captain Christine Reilly was one of two hundred and fifty-three law enforcement officers that graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The 297th session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 48 states and the District of Columbia. The class also included 26 members of law enforcement agencies from 24 countries, four military organizations, and four federal civilian organizations. Captain Reilly is the first ever female from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and only the 5th member in the history of the Sheriff’s Office to attend the FBINA. Less than 1% of the world’s law enforcement executives get to attend this prestigious program sponsored and paid for by the F.B.I. Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions. FBI Co-Deputy Director Christopher Raia delivered remarks at the ceremony. Class spokesperson Cody Mills from the United States Marine Corps Investigation Division, Quantico, VA represented the graduating officers. FBI Academy instructors, special agents, and other staff with advanced degrees provide the training; many instructors are recognized internationally in their fields. Since 1972, National Academy students have been able to earn undergraduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia, which accredits all the National Academy courses offered. A total of 56,941 graduates have completed the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935. The National Academy is held at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, the same facility where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts. Captain Reilly began her career with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office in 1992, was promoted to Sergeant in 2005, promoted to Lieutenant in 2017, and promoted to Captain in 2020. Throughout her career, she has so far received more than two dozen awards & commendations along with numerous law enforcement training certifications. She currently is the Operations Captain for the Law Enforcement Division at the Sheriff’s Office and in her most previous role, was a long time Co-Director of the Mohawk Valley Police Academy. Congratulations Captain Reilly!