Gausman is the first woman to lead the State Police Troop E | Crime Unit News, sports, jobs

Lieutenant Gausman received her diploma from FBI Director Christopher Wray on Thursday, September 12th.

Last spring, Lieutenant Mary L. Gausman became Troop E's new Crime Lieutenant.

Gausman oversees State Police detectives at all Troop E stations, including Erie, Girard, Corry, Meadville, Warren and Franklin. She is the first woman to lead Troop E's crime unit. On September 12, Lieutenant Gausman accomplished another remarkable feat as she graduated from the 291st session of the FBI National Academy.

The intensive, 10-week course takes place at the FBI Training Academy at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.

The program is widely considered one of the best in the world for police leadership training. It offers advanced training in intelligence theory, terrorism and terrorist mindsets, management science, law, behavioral science, law enforcement communications and forensics.

The program is designed to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies at home and abroad and to improve the standards, knowledge and cooperation of law enforcement agencies worldwide.

The selection process to participate in the program is highly competitive. Less than one percent of law enforcement leaders are selected.

The program is known for being both academically and physically demanding.

“The knowledge and contacts she gained there will benefit State Police operations throughout our region, including Warren. When it comes to police work, the FBI National Academy is like the “West Point“of the profession”, said Jeffrey Johnson, patrol officer with PSP.