|
Updated: 6:41 PM Jan 5, 2009
Durant police captain graduates from FBI National Academy Program
DURANT, OK ― Captain Ben Veenstra of the Durant Police Department graduated on December 12, 2008, from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia. Posted: 4:51 PM Jan 5, 2009Reporter: From Press Release Email Address: firstnews@kxii.com |
|

DURANT, Okla. ― Captain Ben Veenstra of the Durant Police Department graduated on December 12, 2008, from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia.
Veenstra joined 256 other graduating law enforcement officers. The 235th Session of the National Academy consisted of men and woman from all fifty states. Included in the class were members of law enforcement agencies from local, county and state agencies, the District of Columbia, 26 international countries, four military organizations, and four federal organizations.
FBI Director Robert Mueller was the principal speaker at the 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 select officers having proven records as professionals within their agencies.
On average, these officers have 19 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies 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.
Captain Veenstra joins Chief Durward Cook, a graduate of Session 188, Deputy Chief Greg Pollock, a graduate Session 213, and Captain David Houser, a graduate of the Session 223 as the only active members of the Department to have completed the National Academy Program. Retired Captain Charlie Stiefer graduated from Session 173.
Upon his return from the academy, Captain Veenstra will assume command of the Durant Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division.
| AP Video on KXII |
|
|
| In The Community | |
|
Tickets on sale for Denison playoff game
Last Updated: 4:41 PM 11/17/09 - Tickets to the Denison Yellow Jacket Area State Playoff game against Dallas Conrad go on sale Tuesday morning at the Denison ISD Administration Building, the Denison High School Athletic Office, and Parks Drugs at 1926 W. Morton Street. (Full Story) |
|
|
Turkey Give-a-way
Last Updated: 7:47 AM 11/17/09 - Always Better Care is sponsoring their second annual Turkey Give-a-way. They want to provide an extra special gift for needy families this year. (Full Story) |
|
|
Legends of Bluegrass Concert
Last Updated: 7:21 AM 11/13/09 - It is time for the Legends of Bluegrass Concert at the Choctaw Event Center. Its coming up Saturday November 14th. The Doors open at 6:00pm. (Full Story) |
|
|
Fannin County Walk and Roll
Last Updated: 7:18 AM 11/12/09 - If you want to get some good exercise and support a good cause at the same time, Northeast Medical home Home Health is calling on you. (Full Story) |
|
Veterans honored across Texoma
Last Updated: 7:20 PM 11/11/09 - The outpouring on Wednesday at Veterans Day ceremonies across Texoma was both moving and powerful. Across the area local veterans received many thanks and words of gratitude for their service. (Full Story) |
|
| More Headlines | |
| Most Discussed Stories |
| Protesters surround Kingston gentleman’s club opening 157 Comments |
| Woman, 60, bags giant buck in Grayson Co. 91 Comments |
| Woman accused of drugging, raping teen boys in Carter Co. 75 Comments |
| Woman arrested for public intoxication in Durant 72 Comments |
| Lone Grove teacher arrested accused of lewd acts with a child 60 Comments |
| Defendant found not guilty in Ardmore animal cruelty trial 54 Comments |




