Canyon Police Officer Selected for FBI Academy

Captain Matthew Coggins to attend prestigious 10-week leadership program at FBI headquarters.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:26pm

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Canyon Police Department Captain Matthew Coggins has been accepted into the FBI National Academy, a prestigious 10-week leadership program for law enforcement professionals at the FBI headquarters in Quantico, Virginia. The 2026 class includes over 250 participants from across the United States and the world.

Why it matters

The FBI National Academy is a highly selective program that provides advanced training in critical areas like leadership, criminal justice, and forensic science. Coggins' acceptance reflects the Canyon Police Department's commitment to developing its top talent and aligns with the department's efforts to enhance community partnerships and crisis response capabilities.

The details

During his 10-week stint at the academy, Coggins will attend five specialized courses: Wellness and Fitness in Law Enforcement, Advanced Perspectives and Strategies to Enhancing Community Partnerships, Forensic Science – Leadership Planning & Response for Police Executives, Constitutional Law and Policing: Trends, Analysis and Application, and Critical Incident Leadership for Executives: Crisis Negotiations.

  • The program will take place from April 10 to June 18, 2026.

The players

Matthew Coggins

Captain at the Canyon Police Department who has been accepted into the prestigious FBI National Academy.

Canyon Police Department

The local law enforcement agency in Canyon, where Captain Coggins is employed.

FBI National Academy

A 10-week leadership program for law enforcement professionals hosted by the FBI at its headquarters in Quantico, Virginia.

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What they’re saying

“The program will take Captain Coggins' leadership skills to the next level, allowing him to bring back innovative approaches to enhance public safety in Canyon.”

— Megan Nelson, Director of Communication, Canyon Police Department

What’s next

Upon completing the FBI National Academy, Captain Coggins will return to the Canyon Police Department and apply the advanced training and leadership skills he acquired to further strengthen the department's community partnerships and crisis response capabilities.

The takeaway

The selection of Captain Coggins to attend the prestigious FBI National Academy underscores the Canyon Police Department's commitment to developing its top talent and aligns with the department's efforts to enhance public safety through innovative approaches to law enforcement leadership and community engagement.