Director's Community Leadership Award - Albany Division has sought to recognize the achievements of individuals/organizations who contribute to the community in the areas of drug awareness and crime prevention each year since 1994. The 2001 recipient of the Director's Community Leadership Award was Ron "Cook" Barrett who is the Gang Prevention Coordinator for the City of Albany Department of Youth and Recreational Services.

Adopt-A-School Program - Albany began a Literacy Club/Mentoring Program at School 18 in Albany in Fall, 2001. Twelve FBI employees volunteer one hour each week to visit and work with their assigned second or third grade "reading buddy." In addition to improving reading and academic skills, the volunteers seek to develop a positive, trusting relationship and support the student in making good personal choices.

Citizens' FBI Academy - Albany Division graduated 19 business and community leaders at its first Citizens' FBI Academy in Fall 2000. Participants were given information on a wide variety of topics as well as the opportunity for hands on activities. The Fall 2001 Academy was cancelled due to investigative priorities and will most likely not be held until Fall, 2002.

Boys and Girls Club of America - Albany Division partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Albany and the local chapter of the Shriners, for a Health and Safety Day for Albany inner city neighborhood youth. The full day of events and activities featured free fingerprinting and videotape identification for children's safety packets.

Teammates for Life Program -The Teammates for Life Program has been an ongoing anti-drug initiative since 1991. It is estimated that more than 14,000 parents and children attended a full day of demonstrations, events and clinics in Binghamton in Summer 2001, as the community came together to provide a drug free message to the city's youth. Consideration is being given to bringing the concept back to the City of Albany in Summer, 2002.