Lieutenant Stinnett Completes Prestigious FBI National Academy Training

ALTON — Lieutenant Seth Stinnett of the Alton Police Department graduated from the FBI National Academy on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, becoming the 13th officer in department history to complete the prestigious program, Chief Jarrett Ford announced.The graduation ceremony for the 296th session took place at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, where 254 law enforcement officers from 47 states, the District of Columbia, 24 countries, four military organizations, and two federal civilian organizations completed 11 weeks of advanced training in communication, leadership, and fitness.The FBI National Academy is internationally recognized for its academic excellence and admits fewer than one percent of law enforcement officers nationally. Participants typically have extensive profession