The Pleasant Prairie Police Department (PPPD) is proud to announce the graduation of Captain Paul Marik from the FBI National Academy Program in Quantico, Virginia. Captain Marik completed the 10-week advanced training program as a member of the 282nd Session of the Academy.
The session concluded on June 9, 2022, with Captain Marik and 254 other law enforcement officers graduating from the program. The graduating class consisted of men and women from 47 states, 37 international countries, four military organizations, and nine federal and civilian agencies.
FBI Director Christopher Wray delivered remarks at the ceremony. Class spokesperson Jimmy Johnson of the Amarillo Police Department (Amarillo, Texas) represented the graduating officers.
Captain Marik joins Pleasant Prairie Police Chief David Smetana and retired Deputy Chief Daniel Reilly as PPPD members who have graduated from the FBI National Academy. Chief Smetana commented, "Captain Marik has established his commitment to the people of Pleasant Prairie throughout his career. The experience and knowledge gained from the FBI National Academy will be a critical component in how our leadership team delivers service to our officers, staff, and community by providing professional, competent, and compassionate service."
Marik has served the Village of Pleasant Prairie community for 24 years. Since being hired by the PPPD, Captain Marik has worked in various assignments, including Patrol Officer, School Resource Officer, Patrol Lieutenant, and recently Captain of Patrol. Captain Marik also served as an operator with the multi-jurisdictional Tactical Response Team. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Concordia University and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Concordia University.
About FBI National Academy
The FBI National Academy is internationally known for academic excellence and offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. On average, officers attending the academy have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.
FBI Academy instructors, special agents, and other staff with advanced level degrees provide the training. Many instructors are recognized internationally in their fields. A total of 53,435 graduates have completed the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935. The National Academy is held at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts.
A total of 53,435 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.
Learn more about the FBI National Academy at www.fbi.gov/services/training-academy/national-academy.