Lt. Andrew Yeager Graduates from Prestigious FBI National Academy
OCEAN CITY, MD (June 9, 2025): The Ocean City Police Department is proud to announce that Lieutenant Andrew Yeager has graduated from the 294th session of the FBI National Academy, a prestigious professional development course for U.S. and international law enforcement leaders. The graduation ceremony was held at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Lt. Yeager was among 239 law enforcement officers who completed the ten-week program, which is internationally known for its academic excellence in advanced communication, leadership, and physical fitness training. The 294th session included participants from 48 states, the District of Columbia, 14 countries, six military organizations, and four federal civilian agencies.
A member of the Ocean City Police Department for 20 years, Lt. Yeager currently serves in the Training and Recruiting Section, where he will be instrumental in preparing current and future generations of officers.
“Lt. Yeager’s commitment to personal and professional growth reflects the values we uphold at the Ocean City Police Department,” said Chief of Police Raymond Austin. “His experience at the FBI National Academy strengthens not only his leadership but also our department’s ability to train and inspire excellence in law enforcement.”
The FBI National Academy is held at the same facility where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts. Attendees are nominated by their agency heads and must demonstrate exemplary service and leadership. On average, graduates have 21 years of experience and typically go on to serve in executive-level positions.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino delivered remarks during the graduation ceremony. Class spokesperson Brandt “BT” Carmical of the Camp Robinson Police Department in North Little Rock, Arkansas, represented the graduates.
Since its founding in 1935, the FBI National Academy has graduated more than 56,000 law enforcement professionals. The University of Virginia accredits all Academy courses, allowing participants to earn undergraduate or graduate credits.
The Ocean City Police Department congratulates Lt. Yeager on this outstanding accomplishment and looks forward to the positive impact his experience will have on the department and the community.
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