Laurel Police Department Captain Graduates from the FBI National Academy
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, Captain Stephen Ivory graduated from the 293rd session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Captain Ivory is one of only a few officers in our department to complete this prestigious program. Nationally, fewer than one percent of officers are given the opportunity to attend the program.
Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.
The 293rd session consisted of 244 law enforcement officers from 48 states, and the District of Columbia. The class also included members of law enforcement agencies from 24 countries, eleven military organizations, and four federal civilian organizations.
Captain Stephen Ivory has been an officer with the Laurel Police Department since 2003. He attended school at the University of Delaware before moving to Maryland and joining the department. During his career, Captain Ivory has served as an officer and supervisor in the Patrol Division, Administrative Services Division, and the Criminal Investigations Division. Captain Ivory was also trained by the FBI as a crisis negotiator and has served on the Laurel Police Department’s Crisis Negotiations Team. Throughout his career, Captain Ivory has been afforded numerous opportunities to receive specialized training in areas such as homicide investigation, interview and interrogation techniques, digital forensics, and investigative case management.
Laurel Police Chief Russ Hamill, said, “Congratulations to Captain Ivory on this accomplishment. It is a professional achievement to be selected and then to complete the FBI National Academy, I appreciate his hard work and dedicated effort, and how well he represented the Laurel Police Department. I wish to extend my appreciation to his family as well for supporting him through this endeavor.”
About the FBI National Academy
FBI Academy instructors, special agents, and other staff with advanced degrees provide the training and many instructors are recognized internationally in their fields. Since 1972, National Academy students have been able to earn undergraduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia, which accredits many of the courses offered. A total of 55,941 graduates have completed the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935. The National Academy is held at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, the same facility where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts.
Media Inquiries: Please contact Laura Guenin, Public Relations, Public Information, Laurel Police Department at 240-278-0758 or email lguenin@laurel.md.us.