The towns police chief is headed home after an extended training session with the FBI.

Police Chief Paul Shastany wrapped up 21/2 months at the invitation-only FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. He will be back on the job Monday.

Classes at the academy include law, behavioral science, forensic science, understanding terrorism/terrorist mind sets, leadership development, communication and health/fitness. The academy has existed since 1935.

Executive Officer Robert Devine, who has been serving as acting chief in Shastanys absence, called it a momentous day in an email.

This is a huge occasion for all of us, and we couldnt be prouder of him, Devine wrote.

Shastany has been writing periodic updates on the training, posted on the departments Facebook page.

I cannot tell you how great this experience has been. I have many new friends, he wrote in his most recent post. We have come together as a team and will leave as individuals.

Shastany said he was inspired by the fellow law enforcement professionals he met during the training, including a New Jersey state police captain and a colonel in the Egyptian police force.

This experience was not so much about academics but rather about the character and commitment of the people, he wrote. The world is a better place because of the type of people that come here and serve their communities.

Justin Graeber may be reached at jgraeber@enterprisenews.com or follow him on Twitter @justingraeber.

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Stoughton police chief set to return after FBI training