Nomination of Law Enforcement Officers
to Attend the National Academy Program

This nomination should be signed by a commissioner, superintendent, or chief of police; or by a sheriff or head of a county policy agency; or by the chief, superintendent, or executive officer of a state police or highway patrol organization; or the application may be filed by an officer of the state, county, or municipality of higher rank than those mentioned, such as mayor, city manager, chairman of the county or city commissioner, or governor. Further, the nominee must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. A regular full-time officer of a duly-constituted law enforcement agency of a municipality, county, or state, having at least five years of substantially continuous such experience
2. At least 25 years of age
3. In excellent physical condition, capable of sustained strenuous exertion and regular participation in the use of firearms, physical training, and defensive tactics, which will be confirmed by a thorough physical examination (submitted when requested by FBI) by a medical doctor of nominee's choice and at nominee's expense
4. Is of excellent character and enjoys a reputation for professional integrity
5. Exhibits an interest in law enforcement as a public service; a seriousness of purpose, qualities of leadership; and enjoys the confidence and respect of fellow officers
6. Has a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate
7. Agrees to remain in law enforcement a minimum of three years after graduation from the FBI National Academy