The Plymouth Police Department recently took to social media to celebrate Deputy Chief James LeBretton's notable accomplishment, his graduation from the FBI National Academy, as reported on their Facebook page. The ceremony, marking the end of a rigorous 10-week program, took place on December 11 at the Academy's facility in Quantico, Virginia. Deputy Chief LeBretton's completion of the program establishes him as one of a select group of executives chosen for this training, a distinction shared by less than one percent of law enforcement officers nationwide.
LeBretton, now counted among the mere five executives from his department who have ever completed this prestigious program, joined 254 law enforcement executives from across the nation, including 47 states, the District of Columbia, and representatives from 24 countries, alongside four military organizations and two federal civilian organizations, as per the Plymouth Police Department. The training covered advanced areas such as communication, leadership, and fitness, all centered upon fostering a strong sense of professional development within the law enforcement community. His courses span subjects such as Police Leadership, Communications, Forensics, and Emotional Intelligence. These educational components have partnered, since 1972, with the University of Virginia, allowing students the opportunity to earn undergraduate and graduate credits through the Academy's courses.
Among the physical challenges overcome by Deputy Chief LeBretton was the completion of the "Yellow Brick Road", a six-mile endurance test that features a demanding obstacle course trek through the grounds of Marine Corps Base Quantico. This accomplishment notably marks the culmination of a physically intensive segment of the Academy's program. In fact, the National Academy has, since its inception in 1935, graduated 56,688 law enforcement executives. The Plymouth Police Department's announcement invites the community to welcome "Deputy Chief LeBretton back to 'America's Hometown'."
