Hawkins graduates from FBI National Academy

By Mimi Larsen Staff Writer Woodrow “Woody” Hawkins graduated from the 288th session of the FBI National Academy on Dec. 7, 2023, in Quantico, Virginia. Hawkins, a criminal investigator with the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, was one of 198 law enforcement officers representing 24 countries, 44 states, the District of Columbia, four military organizations, and six federal civilian organizations.

In addition to the honor of being accepted to attend, Hawkins was further honored by his peers when they selected him to be a section leader, and then to be their class speaker at graduation. He sat on the stage with FBI Director Christopher Wray, FBI Deputy Director Jacqueline Maguire and many other law enforcement dignitaries. For more on this story and many more please purchase a copy of the Sisseton Courier on news stands now or purchase a copy of the E-edtion on this website.