Middletown Police Lieutenant Graduates From FBI National Academy

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Middletown Police Lieutenant Christopher Dee graduated from the FBI National Academy on June 18, in a ceremony held at the FBI's training camp in Quantico, Virginia.

Dee is the thirteenth officer in Middletown Police Dept. history to graduate from the prestigious program. Fewer than one percent of police officers across the U.S. have the opportunity to attend the program.

The National Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced training in communication, leadership and other contemporary courses of study. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. On average, these men and women have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.

“The Middletown Police Department has a strong partnership with the FBI and we are grateful for this unique opportunity that was afforded to our agency," said Middletown Police Chief Craig Weber, who is himself a graduate of the National Academy’s 229th session. "I congratulate Lieutenant Dee for attending and graduating from the FBI National Academy. It is a very significant and noteworthy accomplishment.”

Dee began his career with the Middletown Twp. Police Department in 2008 as a patrol officer. He was promoted to sergeant in 2020, and lieutenant in 2024. Dee is currently Commander of the Office of Professional Standards and is responsible for police licensing, training and internal affairs.

“This was the honor of my professional career to be selected to attend the National Academy," said Dee. "Being able to walk the same hallways of so many distinguished leaders who have come before was an unimaginable privilege.”