Pasadena Lieutenant Completes FBI National Academy, Joining a Class of 255 From 46 States and 26 Countries

Lieutenant Edgar Sanchez of the Pasadena Police Department has graduated from the FBI National Academy.

Sanchez completed Session 298, which the FBI graduated on June 18 at its training academy in Quantico, Virginia — the same facility where new FBI special agents and intelligence analysts are trained.

The class numbered 255 law enforcement officers drawn from 46 states, the District of Columbia, 26 countries, five military organizations and four federal civilian organizations.

FBI Director Kash Patel delivered remarks at the graduation ceremony.

The academy is not a rookie course. It runs 10 weeks and focuses on advanced communication, leadership and fitness training; the newsletter described the coursework as covering leadership, communication and contemporary law enforcement practices alongside physical fitness.

To qualify, participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies. Public summaries issued by graduates’ own agencies after recent sessions report that officers average 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to serve in executive-level positions.

The city manager’s office described selection to the academy as one of law enforcement’s highest professional honors and said the graduation exemplifies the department’s commitment to developing leaders.