Fallon Police Chief Daniel Babiarz, who began his law enforcement career as a 14-year-old Police Explorer, has graduated from the 298th Session of the FBI National Academy, completing one of the profession's most respected executive leadership programs.
Babiarz was among 255 law enforcement professionals selected for the 10-week academy, which concluded June 18 at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Participants represented 46 states, the District of Columbia, 26 countries, military organizations, and federal agencies. Babiarz received his diploma from FBI Director Kash Patel during graduation ceremonies.
The achievement represents the latest milestone in a career spent entirely with the Fallon Police Department. After graduating from Churchill County High School in 2007, Babiarz joined the department as a police support assistant before attending the Nevada Peace Officers' Standards and Training Academy.
Following his graduation from the academy in 2009, Babiarz was sworn in as a patrol officer and steadily advanced through every major rank in the department. He served as a detective, patrol sergeant, detective sergeant, and captain over operations before being sworn in as Fallon police chief in July 2025.
Attendance at the FBI National Academy is by nomination and invitation, making graduation a distinction achieved by relatively few law enforcement officers during their careers.
The academy is internationally recognized for its graduate-level curriculum in leadership, communication, constitutional law, behavioral science, forensic science, fitness, and other areas of professional law enforcement. The program is conducted at the FBI Academy and accredited by the University of Virginia. Since its founding in 1935, more than 56,000 law enforcement officers from around the world have graduated from the academy.
In addition to graduating from the FBI National Academy, Babiarz has earned Nevada POST Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, and Management certificates. He is also a certified Advanced EMT and holds an associate degree in criminal justice and a bachelor's degree in business administration management.
The Fallon Police Department said Babiarz's graduation represents an investment in the department's future leadership and the continued professional development of its officers. Officials said the advanced training and leadership experience he gained at the FBI National Academy will benefit both the agency and the Fallon community.
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