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Alamosa police captain accepted to FBI National Academy; city praises selection
Summary
Captain Spangler has started a 10‑week session at the FBI National Academy in Washington, D.C.; city staff called the acceptance prestigious and noted the program is nomination‑based and highly selective.
The council heard that Captain Spangler of the Alamosa Police Department has been accepted to the FBI National Academy, a 10‑week professional program in the Washington, D.C., area.
Chief Dingfelmer said Captain Spangler began the program on Monday and will graduate June 5. The chief described the curriculum as graduate‑level instruction with physical fitness components, noted the selection is nomination‑only and said fewer than 1% of law‑enforcement personnel worldwide are accepted. He thanked staff for supporting the nomination and noted the training will bring advanced skills back to the department.
Councilors congratulated Captain Spangler and praised the department for professional development.
