The FBI’s Community Outreach Program supports the Bureau’s investigative mission by working to address multiple interrelated societal problems—including crime, drugs, gangs, terrorism, and violence. Linking community service, prevention, and law enforcement is a national trend spurred by grass roots efforts around the country, and FBI employees have joined this movement, volunteering in a wide variety of community-related efforts.
Outreach Specialist
Veronica Flores
(505) 889-1330 (desk)
(505) 464-0677 (cell)
AQ.Outreach@fbi.govSocial Media Outreach
Twitter: @FBIAlbuquerque
Facebook: FBI Albuquerque Field Office
Instagram: @FBI (Instagram)
Citizens Academy is an engaging eight-week program (followed by a graduation ceremony) that gives business, religious, civic, and community leaders an inside look at the FBI. Classes meet in the evening at the Albuquerque FBI Field Office. The mission of Citizens Academy is to foster a greater understanding of the role of federal law enforcement in our community through discussion and education.
Candidates are nominated by FBI employees, former Citizens Academy graduates, and community leaders. Self-nominations are also accepted. Nominees are selected for the class by the Special Agent in Charge of the Albuquerque Field Office.
To Apply
We are not currently accepting applications for the FBI Albuquerque Citizens Academy.
Since 1990, the Director’s Community Leadership Awards has been the principal means for the FBI to publicly recognize achievements of individuals and organizations that make extraordinary contributions to education and the prevention of crime and violence in their communities. Each field office nominates an individual or organization for the award, and, once selected, the recipients are invited to a ceremony and reception at FBI Headquarters.
The FBI’s Teen Academy program in Albuquerque allows a diverse group of high school students the opportunity to develop leadership skills and to investigate the world of law enforcement. Active explorations of fitness and forensic science grow students’ minds and bodies while age-appropriate lessons on topics such as violence prevention, sextortion, and hoax threats teach them how to stay safe. FBI staff, including special agents, intelligence analysts, and professional staff, lead discussions and interactive sessions focused on the work we do, how we do it, and, most importantly, why we choose this work in service of all Americans.
Any student with an interest in leadership and service is welcome to apply for this free opportunity. An interest in a law enforcement career is not a pre-requisite.
Requirements
Students who will be in high school in the 2024/25 school year are eligible to apply.
Students who are 16 or older may be subject to a simple background check process, and they must provide their Social Security number for that purpose. Students 16 and older are also required to show Real ID-compliant photo identification when entering FBI space.
The selection process is competitive, and all students should give their best effort in completing this application. A selection committee will evaluate each application based on a review of the information provided, and no single element (GPA, school/community service, or essay) is disqualifying. Applications that are incomplete, illegible, or late will not be accepted.
Students are expected to advocate for themselves to throughout this process, including asking for further information about the program or the application process, if necessary. Students may request information by contacting aq.outreach@fbi.gov at any time.
2024 Teen Academy
The next Teen Academy program will be held from Wednesday, July 17, 2024 to Friday, July 19, 2024 at the Albuquerque FBI Headquarters office, 4200 Luecking Park Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107.
Applications
Students should submit this application by email (preferred) or mail no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024. We will notify students of their application status by email no later than Friday, June 7, 2024. Students selected to participate in the FBI Teen Academy will be given additional information about the program and will be required to confirm their acceptance into this program. If selected students do not respond to the acceptance email by the deadline given, the student’s application will be discontinued.