A long-time member of the Windsor Police Department recently graduated from the FBI National Academy.
Commander Aaron Lopez graduated Dec. 8 from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, where he served as a domestic host within the International Partnership program, according to a department news release.
The National Academy is 11 weeks of advanced communication, leadership and fitness training. To attend, participants must typically hold executive-level roles and have proven records as professionals within their agencies. On average, those accepted into the academy possess 21 years of law enforcement experience, the release said.
Lopez began his law enforcement career in 2003. Since 2006, Lopez has served in multiple roles — patrol officer, detective, patrol sergeant and traffic safety unit sergeant — at the Windsor Police Department. By 2020, he was promoted to commander.
On Dec. 8, FBI Director Christopher Wray, along with Class 284 representative William Lexton-Jones of the Metropolitan Police of London, United Kingdom, delivered remarks at the ceremony.
The National Academy's 284th session consisted of people from 48 states, the District of Columbia and 27 foreign nations, five military organizations and five federal civilian organizations, according to the release.
The 284th session also welcomed an honorary class graduate, DJ Danial — a young boy diagnosed with terminal cancer who has a passion for law enforcement. Academy students swore DJ in as an honorary officer with 52 participating agencies, including the Windsor Police Department. While defying the odds in his battle against cancer, DJ also serves as an honorary officer with 758 law enforcement organizations.
Windsor police thanked the community for the ongoing support in the department's multiple missions, including the FBI National Academy.
"The Windsor Police Department is committed to professional development, training and sustaining our further through strong leadership," the release said. "By investing in the continued education and training of our department members, we continually strengthen our agency and commitment to the community."
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