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  • Article from NorthJersey.com<br /> <br /> Dep. Chief Reardon completes FBI National Academy<br /> Thursday, February 18, 2010<br /> <br /> Wayne Today<br /> DEP. CHIEF JOHN REARDON<br /> By Debra WintersStaff Writer<br /> <br /> WAYNE – Deputy Chief John Reardon now joins three other top notch members of the Wayne Police Department with the elite status of having graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) National Academy program.<br /> <br /> The 239th session of the academy consisted of men and women from 49 states, as well as law enforcement members from the District of Columbia, 27 international countries, four military outfits, and five federal civilian organizations. Reardon was amongst a total of 266 graduates.<br /> <br /> The program, held at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va., offers 11 weeks of advanced investigative, management, and fitness training for those officers with exemplary records and backgrounds. Those taking part usually have at least 19 years of law enforcement under their belts and serve executive-level positions.<br /> <br /> "It's a tremendous program," said Reardon, 56.<br /> <br /> Others from the Wayne Police who have gone through the ranks in Quantico include Chief Donald Stouthamer who went in 1994, Capt. Paul Ireland in 2001, and Lt. Paul Dring in 2006.<br /> <br /> Structured similar to that of a college semester, those attending are able to pick and choose their own course study. Included in Reardon's list were three graduate level classes - Labor Law Issues for Law Enforcement Administrators, Interviewing Strategies through Statement Analysis and Conflict Resolution for Law Enforcement Executives.<br /> <br /> "Learning about conflict resolution is important in daily operations," said Reardon.<br /> <br /> A more popular undergraduate course he took is Contemporary Issues in Police and Media Relations.<br /> <br /> "It's an excellent course. They teach you so much in terms of dealing in media news situations," said Stouthamer. "When I went I found it to be a very worthy course."<br /> <br /> Instructors place you in situations where you are forced to speak in front of a camera and then your performance is critiqued by the teacher and other students, explained Reardon.<br /> <br /> The physical portion of the program included what's known as the Yellow Brick Road Challenge Run, which is a 6.1-mile grueling obstacle course through a hilly, wooded trail constructed by the Marines. It begins with numerous challenge runs through the woods that increase leading up to the final course.<br /> <br /> "I've been running for years so I did well on it. You definitely have to prepare ahead of time," said Reardon.<br /> <br /> Another part of the program that offers a substantial learning opportunity is mingling with the other officers especially those hailing outside the U.S.<br /> <br /> "I had people from Thailand, Taiwan, and Barbados to name a few in my classes. And from talking to them you gain a different perspective of how they handle daily maneuvers in their countries. Some things are different and not so different," Reardon said. There were also officers from Chicago, Dallas, and Miami, he added.<br /> <br /> The program is paid for by the federal government aside from uniform costs, said Stouthamer.<br /> <br /> Only one-half of one percent of law enforcement throughout the U.S. is accepted into the program. There are usually 250 per class, which is broken down individual groups of 50 students.<br /> <br /> After being selected by your department, a prospective officer must go through a screening process as well as an application and background process.<br /> <br /> "I'm very proud of him," said Stouthamer. "We now have four active members of our department with similar status, and that's great."<br /> <br /> As for Reardon, the FBI Academy program is something he's wanted to do for a long time.<br /> <br /> "It's an honor to be chosen and go," he said.<br /> <br /> E-mail: wintersd@northjersey.com
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