YOUTH
PROGRAMS
The
Los Angeles Field Office of the FBI is involved in several
community outreach programs, including the Junior Special
Agent Program, Adopt-A-School, and mentoring programs.
These programs provide positive law enforcement role
models who encourage students to excel in school performance
and attendance, build their self-esteem, and teach them
the importance of crime prevention.
FBI volunteer mentors make weekly visits to schools
throughout the year to assist at-risk youth in elementary
and junior high schools to achieve academic and personal
goals. FBI mentors provide presentations on the FBI's
role in society, the avoidance of drug use, Internet
safety, physical fitness, and more. The Los Angeles
Field Office is currently sponsoring five Adopt-A-Schools.
If you would like more information about the community
outreach programs in Los Angeles, please contact the
Community Outreach Coordinator at (310) 477-6565.
FBI
CITIZENS' ACADEMY
The FBI Citizens' Academy offers business, civic, religious,
and community leaders an inside look at federal law
enforcement. This program provides the public with a
better understanding of the FBI's mission and fosters
relationships and understanding between the FBI and
the community.
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FBI
Assistant Director Ron Iden presents Chris Carter,
Creator and Executive Producer of the television
show "The X-Files", with a certificate
for completing the 2002 Citizens' Academy in Los
Angeles. |
A
Special Agent instructs a Citizens' Academy graduate
on firearms familiarization. |
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FBI
Assistant Director Ron Iden speaks to the graduates
of the 2002 Citizens' Academy at the firearms range.
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Members
of the Los Angeles field office enhanced S.W.A.T.
team demonstrate a building entry. |
The
Citizens' Academy program was implemented at the Los
Angeles Field Office in March 2000. Each session is
open to approximately 30 participants and is offered
once a year. Class participants meet once a week over
a seven-week period.
Requirements
·
Must be a business, civic, religious, or community leader.
· Must be at least 21 years old (with no prior
felony convictions).
· Must live or work within the jurisdiction of
the Los Angeles Field Office.
· Must pass a background investigation.
Class
Curriculum
·
FBI's mission, jurisdiction and congressional oversight.
· Structure and operation of the FBI.
· Services the FBI provides to local and state
law enforcement agencies.
· Discussion on ethics, discipline policies,
communications, drug enforcement, civil rights, and
future trends in law enforcement.
· Firearms familiarization to foster an understanding
of the extensive and responsible weapons training FBI
agents receive.
Graduates
of the FBI Citizens' Academy are eligible to join the
Los Angeles Citizens' Academy Alumni Association, which
is a non-profit organization formed in 2002. The Alumni
Association's mission is to support the FBI in its investigative
and community outreach programs. If you would like more
information about the Alumni Association, please visit
their website at www.fbicaa.org.
If
you would like more information or would like to request
an application for the FBI Citizens' Academy in Los
Angeles, please contact the Community Outreach Coordinator
at (310) 477-6565.
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