Loudoun County, VA (March 20, 2024) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is proud to announce that Maj. David Hill graduated as a member of the 289th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on March 15, 2024. Major Hill is the 30th member of the LCSO to complete this prestigious program. Nationally, fewer than one percent of law enforcement officers are invited to participate in the program.
Maj. Hill joined the LCSO in 2008, and currently serves as Field Operations Division Commander. Previously, he served as the LCSO’s Eastern Loudoun Station Commander and Administrative and Technical Services Assistant Division Commander. Throughout his career Maj. Hill has emphasized strengthening community ties, collaborative problem solving and proactive crime reduction to keep Loudoun Safe. He is looking forward to using this training to give back to his community and the Sheriff’s Office.
"All of us at the Sheriff’s Office are proud of this significant accomplishment in the career of Maj. David Hill, a highly capable professional and member of our leadership team,” said Sheriff Mike Chapman.
The National Academy offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have established records as professionals within their respective agencies., and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.
The 289th session included 197 men and women from 47 states and the District of Columbia. The class also included members of law enforcement agencies from 23 nations, four military organizations, and five federal civilian organizations.
About the FBI National Academy
National Academy instructors, special agents, and other staff with advanced degrees provide the training and many 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 many of the courses offered. A total of 54,985 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.