The Citizens’ Academy is a stimulating eight-week program that gives business, religious, community and civic leaders an inside look at the FBI.
The goals and objectives of the Citizen’s Academy are:
- To increase public awareness about the FBI, its mission, its activities and its people;
- To provide an avenue for the FBI to hear and respond to community issues and concerns; and
- To strengthen relationships and improve understanding between the FBI and the communities it serves.
Potential candidates for the Citizens’ Academy must be business, civil, religious, or community leaders, who meet the following criteria:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have no prior felony convictions
- Must live or work within the jurisdiction of the local FBI field office; and
- Must pass a background check
- Approval of the Special Agent in Charge
Selected candidates would receive a two-page nomination form from the office of the Community Outreach Specialist during the second week of January. We will do our best to notify all of our alumni of the status of their nominees through the first part of the selection process.
Selections of the final candidates for the Academy class is based on factors such as their interest in learning more about the FBI and the level and nature of their participation in community groups and organizations.
Nominations for the 2009 Class are now closed.
Please check back in October, 2009 for up-to-date information and the 2010 Class Nomination form.