Captain John New Graduates From FBI National Academy Capt. John New of Cherokee County Sheriffs Office recently graduated from the FBI National Academy, which is a 10-week-long program in Quantico, Virginia. Capt. New is currently the east side commander of the Uniform Patrol Division and Commander of the SWAT Team. There were a total of 223 law enforcement officers from 48 states who graduated in the Academys 261st session. Capt. New also participated in the FBI National Academy Muscle Mania Event, a voluntary competition consisting of four different events, which test strength. Capt.New won all four events and was awarded the title for the Light Heavy Division.