To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: FBI Academy Costs - Cpt. Eric McQuoid
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner or designee, to expend $2,160 for costs associated with employee Eric McQuoid's attendance at the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy from March 30, 2025, through June 5, 2025. This expense is to be differentiated from an advance on funds or reimbursement. Summary of Expenses: Academy Uniforms- $550.00 Student Assessment- $250.00 Miscellaneous Expenses ($20/day x 68 days) - $1,360.00.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% County General Fund, Budgeted. The total cost to the County for this continuing education program will be borne by the Sheriff's Office operational budget.
BACKGROUND:
The Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy is a prestigious continuing education program recognized internationally for law enforcement personnel. The training program is a comprehensive and balanced 10-week program of accredited instruction for law enforcement leaders worldwide. The objective of the FBI National Academy is to develop purpose-driven law enforcement leaders who address emerging trends through innovative and data-driven policing in cooperation with their communities. Personnel from the Office of the Sheriff-Coroner attend the National Academy at the personal invitation of the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. All significant costs, including transportation, are funded by the Bureau.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Negative action could suppress the ability of our county to continue preparing our local law enforcement officials for the unique leadership challenges which we are certain to face in the future.