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Lieutenant Derek Seelig (right) of the Fredericksburg Police Department graduated from the FBI National Academy in early December and is only the second department officer to attend the prestigious academy. He is pictured receiving his diploma from FBI Director Christopher Way. — Submitted photo
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By Brent Burgess Standard-Radio Post Editor on December 28, 2023
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FPD officer graduates from ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ training opportunity

Derek Seelig

Fredericksburg Police Department Lieutenant Derek Seelig walked across a stage in Quantico, Virginia, to graduate from the 288th session of the FBI National Academy on Dec. 7. Seelig is the second officer in department history to complete the program and among only one percent of officers nationwide chosen to attend.

The academy was a three-month commitment for Seelig, who rubbed shoulders with senior FBI agents....

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