Rockville Centre's Lt. Schaefer graduates from FBI Academy

Posted Wednesday, April 4, 2012 7:00 pm

Lieutenant Christopher Romance, Inspector Glenn Quinn, Commissioner Charles A. Gennario, Lieutenant Kenneth Schaefer, Lieutenant James Vafeades

Courtesy Rockville Centre Police Department

On March 16, Rockville Centre Police Lt. Kenneth Schaefer became the latest member of the department to graduate from the FBI’s National Academy at Quantico, Va. Inspector Glenn Quinn graduated in June 2011, Lt. James Vafeades in September 2011 and Lt. Christopher Romance in December 2011.

Lieutenant Schaefer was among 257 law enforcement officers from 28 countries, 48 states, three military organizations and five federal organizations to successfully complete the academy’s 248th session.

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the program offers 10 weeks of advanced investigative and management training for selected officers who have proven records of accomplishment within their agencies.

“It is quite an accomplishment for anyone to be selected for and complete this intensive course. Lieutenant Schaefer will use the knowledge he has gained to help lead the department into the next decade. I congratulate him on this tremendous accomplishment,” said Police Commissioner Charles Gennario.

Lieutenant Schaefer joined the Rockville Centre Police Department in 1989. He was promoted to sergeant in 2001 and to lieutenant in 2006 and during his tenure. He has earned several professional awards, including the Nassau County Municipal Police Chiefs Association Distinguished Service Award.

A total of 45,553 have graduated from the FBI National Academy since it opened in July 1935.

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