Deputy Police Chief Kelley graduates from FBI academy

The following was released today by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department:

On March 13, 2025, ACCPD Deputy Chief Keith Kelley graduated from the FBI National Academy’s 293rd Session. Kelley was selected to attend the FBI’s prestigious academy, where he spent 10 weeks in Quantico, VA, alongside other members of law enforcement agencies from 48 states, 24 countries, 11 military organizations, and fourfederal civilian organizations.

In the academy’s program, Kelley received advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training from instructors, special agents and other staff who have advanced degrees and are recognized internationally in their fields. Kelley was one of 244 law enforcement officers who graduated from the 293rd FBI National Academy Session. A total of 55,941 graduates have completed the academy since 1935.

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to attend the FBI National Academy,” Kelley said. “This prestigious program has provided me with invaluable insights, advanced training, and a unique network of law enforcement professionals from across the country and around the world that I plan to use to benefit the members of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department and our community.

ACCPD Chief of Police Jerry Saulters stated, “I am proud of Deputy Chief Kelley and his accomplishments. The training at the FBI National Academy is exceptional. We are excited he has completed this valuable training not only to benefit himself, but also our agencyand community.”

Kelley is currently in command of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department’s Field Operations Bureau.  The Field Operations Bureau is comprised of the East and West Patrol Precincts, and the Communications and Technology Division, which includes the 911 Communications Center.

Kelley began his career with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department in 1999 and worked through the ranks of the department, reaching the current level of Deputy Chief of Police.  Kelley has over thirty years of public safety service and is involved in multiple support organizations that help advance the law enforcement profession.