Women: Come Join Us

Published on April 01, 2025

Congratulations to Lieutenant Amy Rhoads, who returned to duty during Women’s History Month in March after becoming the 1st LKPD female commander to graduate from the FBI National Academy.

Lt. Rhoads was one of 30 women (244 officers total) who graduated from the Academy’s 293rd session, based in Quantico, Virginia.

Nationally, women make up about half the U.S. population, but only about 12% of police officers. And, only about 3% of executive-level positions in law enforcement are held by women.

The FBI National Academy is a 10-week program focusing on advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Lieutenant Amy Rhoads

Rhoads not only successfully completed the session, but her peers elected her to serve as their section’s representative.

FBI Director Kash Patel delivered remarks at the ceremony.

The class included members from 48 states, the District of Columbia, and 24 countries.

If you’re inspired by Lt. Rhoads’s story and want to explore becoming a part of the LKPD, check us out at: Joinlawrencepd.org.