The goal of the Community Outreach
Program (COP) is to establish a relationship between the FBI
and the community. The Federal Government has made great strides
toward eliminating the widespread use of illegal drugs through
strict enforcement and public awareness campaigns. However, the
next step in the journey to eradicate the drug problem is to
support the community-based prevention movement through education
and coordination of services.
Junior Special Agent Program
As a part of the COP, the St.
Louis Office of the FBI has established a Junior Special Agent
Program at the Patrick Henry Elementary School. This program
is designed to reach "at risk" young people and encourage
them to remain drug free and violence free.
Citizens' Academy
The St. Louis Division will be
hosting its first Citizens' Academy in order to further enhance
our relationships with various business, civic, government, and
community leaders. The Academy sessions run for six weeks generally
on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., beginning on October
3 through November 7, 2000. The SAC will act as the host and
emcee for the training sessions, which will involve virtually
all aspects of the office's operations.
Those attending the Academy will
include people from all walks of life residing throughout the
Greater St. Louis area. The attendees will have an opportunity
to get a very unique, inside look at the FBI. Various employees
will make presentations to the group and we are confident that
the Academy will be beneficial to both the FBI and the participants.
For information on
the above topics, please contact: