Maj. Dana Martin of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy.

Martin began her career with the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1997 and she is now the commander of Headquarters Operations for the agency.

During the 10-week program at Quantico, Va., Martin successfully completed courses in National Academy Networking and Enrichment, Psychology of Communication, Leadership, Ethics and Decision Making, Fitness in Law Enforcement, Spiritual Leadership in Law Enforcement, Stress Management in Law Enforcement and Psychology of Leadership.

All courses taught at the FBINA are accredited through the University of Virginia. During the academy Martin also participated in a voluntary physical challenge in which she swam 34 miles and was awarded the coveted Blue Brick.

Martin was one of 220 law enforcement officers from 46 states who graduated in the 255th session.

Included in the class were members of law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, 17 international countries, six military organizations and five federal civilian organizations.