Parma Police Captain A Recent Graduate Of FBI National Academy

Parma Police Captain Joseph Bobak was one of two hundred sixty-six law enforcements officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia in December. This 247th Session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 49 states. These individuals represent law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, 25 international countries, three military organizations, and six federal civilian organizations.

This academy, known for its academic excellence, entailed eleven weeks of advanced investigative management and fitness training. This training was provided to selected officers having proven records of professionalism within their agencies. On average, these officers have 19 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions. Captain Bobak is only the third member in the history of the Parma Police Department to have attended and graduated from the FBI National Academy.

Captain Bobak has been with the Parma Police Department since April 1990. He has been the department’s SWAT Commander since 2004 and maintains this responsibility at the present time. He was promoted to the rank of Captain in March 2010. Additionally, Captain Bobak has served in both the Uniform Patrol and Criminal Investigative Divisions. He currently holds the primary responsibility of being the Uniform Patrol Commander.

Captain Bobak said, “This was undoubtedly the best training I’ve received during my career. I look forward to putting what I’ve learned into practical use to better serve the Parma Police Department.”