Atlantic City Police Chief James Sarkos Graduates FBI Academy
Atlantic City, N.J. — Atlantic City Police Chief James Sarkos has graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA, becoming the 16th officer in the department's history to complete the program.
Sarkos finished the 299th session of the academy on September 17th, wrapping up an intensive 10-week program focused on leadership, communication, and fitness.
The 299th session brought together 265 law enforcement officers from 44 states and the District of Columbia, along with representatives from 28 countries, five military organizations, and four federal civilian organizations.
Sarkos began his law enforcement career in 1995 and joined the Atlantic City Police Department in October 2000. He worked his way through the ranks as sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and deputy chief before taking over leadership of the department in 2020 and being sworn in as chief in 2022.
During his tenure, he has overseen several major public safety and technology initiatives, including the Boardwalk Camera Project, the ACPD Surveillance Center, and the Emergency Operations Center.
The FBI National Academy has graduated more than 57,000 law enforcement professionals since its founding in 1935.
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