FBI National Academy Post Graduate Questionnaire Survey

FBI National Academy Post Graduate Questionnaire - Graduates

1. What is the number of the FBI National Academy session you attended?

[Drop down box with session numbers and corresponding dates]

2. Do you plan on using credits obtained from the FBI National Academy toward a college degree?

• Yes (if “yes” the survey will continue to questions 2a and 2b)

• No

2a. What type of degree will your credits be applied to?

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Master’s Degree

• PhD.

2b. How many credits will you be applying toward your degree?

Undergraduate Graduate

___ 0	___ 0
___ 1-3	___ 1-3
___ 4-6	___ 4-6
___ 7-9	___ 7-9
___ 10-12	___ 10 or more
___ 13-15	___ Do not know
___ 16-18
___ 19 or more
___ Do not know

3. How many credits from the FBI National Academy were eligible for transfer for mandated police training requirements?

Undergraduate Graduate

___ 0	___ 0
___ 1-3	___ 1-3
___ 4-6	___ 4-6
___ 7-9	___ 7-9
___ 10-12	___ 10 or more
___ 13-15	___ Do not know
___ 16-18
___ 19 or more
___ Do not know

4. Is the successful completion of the FBI National Academy considered in the promotion process within your organization?

• Yes

• No

5. Does your agency/organization require senior level law enforcement education (such as the FBI National Academy) for promotion potential?

• Yes

• No

6. Have you been promoted since graduating from the FBI National Academy?

• Yes

• N o

Part II

Using the scale provided, please select the response that most closely represents your view.

• Strongly Disagree

• Disagree

• Neutral

• Agree

• Strongly Agree

• No basis for judgment

1. I acquired valuable knowledge/skills as a result of attending the FBI National Academy.

2. The knowledge/skills covered in the FBI National Academy were relevant to my job needs.

3. Coursework materials and resources provided are valuable resources on the job.

4. Attending the FBI National Academy motivated me to continue my professional education.

5. My job performance improved as a result of attending the FBI National Academy.

6. My leadership skills improved as a result of attending the FBI National Academy.

7. My strategic thinking improved as a result of attending the FBI National Academy.

8. The FBI National Academy provided me with important opportunities for information sharing and networking.

9. The training of my organization was complemented by the courses I studied at the FBI National Academy.

10. Overall, the content of the courses offered were comprehensive enough to meet my agency/organization needs.

11. Overall, attending the FBI National Academy was worthwhile for me.

Part III

Open-Ended Questions:

7. How are you applying what you have learned in the FBI National Academy? If possible, please provide specific example(s) of investigations and/or law enforcement policy and procedures where you have utilized and applied the knowledge and skills in your professional career.

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8. Are there topics or courses that should be eliminated from the FBI National Academy curriculum? If so, please elaborate.

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9. Are there topics or courses that should be added to the FBI National Academy curriculum? If so, please elaborate.

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10. Which courses have helped you improve your job performance?

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11. What aspects of this training will assist you in your career development and why?

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12. Please list any emerging law enforcement related trends that should be added to the FBI National Academy program.

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13. Please provide any further comments or recommendations regarding the FBI National Academy.

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