The FBI Academy is the Federal Bureau of Investigation's law enforcement training and research center near the town of Quantico in Prince William County, Virginia.

[2] In order to be able to attend the academy and become an FBI agent, a candidate must be aged between 23 and 37, a citizen of the United States, and possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree.

[5] The new facility opened in 1972, with more than two dozen classrooms, eight conference rooms, a large auditorium, a gym, pool, library, and a new firing range.

Hogan's Alley is a mock town built with the help of Hollywood set designers in order to give realistic training to agents.

The FBI and DEA trainees also have classes that are focused on physical conditioning, basic water survival skills, and team work.