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
Jessica Lynn Franklin
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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:
Applications for the 2024 FBI Little Rock Citizens Academy class are now open.
Citizens Academy class will be held Tuesday Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 26, March 5, from 5:30PM-9:00PM. Graduation/Range Day Saturday, March 9 from 8:30AM-1:00PM
The deadline for nominations is November 30, 2023.
To apply or learn more, please email LRCommunityoutreach@fbi.gov
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.
Collegiate Academy
The FBI Little Rock Field Office is pleased to welcome your college students to our FBI Collegiate Academy for the 2023-2024 school year. This program provides students with an inside look at the FBI. Through presentations, demonstrations, and discussions, students will learn about the FBI’s investigative programs, evidence collection, and the role of the special weapons and tactical teams. Students will also have an opportunity to explore internship and career opportunities and develop real-world resume and interview skills.
The FBI Collegiate Academy is not exclusive to students interested in or studying criminal justice. Due to the vast diversity in our workforce, any student with an interest in the FBI, what we do, and how the FBI addresses the concerns of the community is encouraged to apply.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
- Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Location: Arkansas Baptist College, 1600 Doctor M.L.K Jr Dr, Little Rock, AR 72202
- Additional Details: Punctuality, professional behavior, and appropriate dress will be required of all students attending this program.
Minimal Requirements
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Attend a college or university full time as an undergraduate (sophomore, junior or senior), graduate or post-doctoral student or a recent graduate (within the last 2 years).
- Have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or better at the time of application.
- Consent and pass a limited FBI background screening.
- Be in good standing with the college or university.
To Apply
Submit an application and your resume (to include your GPA) to LRCommunityOutreach@fbi.gov no later than Friday, September 8, 2023. Questions? Please email LRCommunityOutreach@fbi.gov.
Our Future Agents in Training and Teen Academy programs allow 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 Little Rock is currently accepting applications for its fall 2024 Future Agents in Training (FAIT) program. The program will be held at the Fayetteville AR Resident Agency.
The program will welcome high school students between the ages of 15 and 18 to join us on April 19, April 26, and May 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email your applications to LRCommunityOutreach@fbi.gov by March 22, 2024. Incomplete and late applications will not be accepted. Direct any questions to LRCommunityOutreach@fbi.gov.