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
LaToya Parker
(601) 948-5000
jacksonfbi.outreach@fbi.gov
Social Media Outreach
Jackson Field Office Facebook
@FBIJackson (Twitter)
@FBI (Instagram)
The Citizens Academy is an engaging six-to-eight-week program that gives business, religious, civic, and community leaders an inside look at the FBI. Classes meet in the evening at the FBI field office. The mission of the FBI Citizens Academy is to foster a greater understanding of the role of federal law enforcement in the community through frank discussion and education.
Candidates are nominated by FBI employees, former Citizens Academy graduates, and community leaders. Participants are selected by the special agent in charge of the local FBI field office.
To Apply
FBI Jackson is currently accepting applications for its 2024 Citizens Academy.
The next FBI Jackson Citizens Academy class will be held twice a week for 3.5 weeks from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., April 14 – May 5, 2024.
Applications are due by February 29, 2024.
Our Teen Academy program allows students an opportunity to get a comprehensive look into today’s FBI. Generally, each course iteration is a minimum of eight hours but can be a week-long program with blocks of instruction and demonstrations at a local field office. Students are provided with several presentations on topics including terrorism, cyber crime, public corruption, polygraph exams, evidence response, SWAT, and the day-to-day operations of a typical FBI office. Students also learn from special agents, intelligence analysts, language specialists, and professional staff about investigative tactics that include gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and assisting with cases.
To Apply
FBI Jackson is currently accepting applications for its 2024 Teen/Youth Academies.
The Teen/Youth Academy will welcome 6th-12th graders on the following dates:
Week of June 3, 2024
- The Academy will take place 2 days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Jackson Field Office
- View and download 2024 Teen/Youth Academy application (June 2024)
Week of July 8, 2024
- The Academy will take place 2 days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Jackson Field Office
- View and download 2024 Teen/Youth Academy application (July 2024)
Applications are due by May 1, 2024. Incomplete and late applications will not be accepted.