Police Chief James Hawkins was congratulated for graduating from the FBI National Academy law enforcement training program on Jan. 11 during Little Egg Harbor’s public meeting.

Hawkins thanked the committee for its support as he described his experience during the 11-week program.

“I had the opportunity to go away to what is looked at as the most prestigious leadership law enforcement training program in not only the country, but the world,” he said.

The program consisted of courses in professional development, physical fitness, leadership and more, Hawkins said.