06/16/09
The El Paso office recently graduated its seventh class of business and community leaders as part of its annual Citizens’ Academy.
This Academy is designed to provide community leaders with a closer look at FBI operations and investigations. During the Academy, they were introduced to the structure and operation of an FBI field office. They were also provided with an overview of the services the Bureau provides to local and state law enforcement agencies and the El Paso community.
Investigative techniques that are used in both criminal and national security investigations were also discussed. Other class topics included violent crime and white-collar crime investigations and discussions relating to the different violations handled by the FBI. Community leaders also were given a SWAT demonstration, participated in a practical problem, and experienced a day at the range.
The FBI Citizens' Academy is made up of diverse community participants. The Academy is held each spring. Nomination forms are available in late January each year.
Candidates for the FBI Citizens' Academy must:
- Live and/or work within the Division's jurisdiction;
- Be at least 21 years old;
- Have no prior felony convictions;
- Have no misdemeanor arrests within one year of application; and
- Pass a limited background investigation.
For more photos of the 2009 El Paso Citizens’ Academy, see our Community Outreach page.
