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
outreach.sf@fbi.gov
Social Media Outreach
Twitter: @FBISanFrancisco
Facebook: FBI
Instagram: @FBI
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
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 San Francisco allows a diverse group of high school students the opportunity to investigate the world of law enforcement. Explorations of forensic science grow students’ minds while age-appropriate lessons on topics such as sextortion teach them how to stay safe. FBI staff, including special agents, intelligence analysts, and professional staff, lead discussions 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.
2024 Spring Teen Academy
The next Teen Academy program will be held on May 13, 2024 at the SAP Center, 525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113. The academy will run from 8am – 5pm.
Requirements
Students who are juniors or seniors in the 2023-2024 school year are eligible to apply.
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 throughout this process, including asking for further information about the program or the application process, if necessary. Students may request information by contacting outreach.sf@fbi.gov at any time.
Applications
Students should submit this application by email (preferred) or mail no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 2024. We will notify students of their application status by email no later than April 26, 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.
ADA Accommodations
Please email outreach.sf@fbi.gov to submit a request for ASL Interpreting services or other reasonable accommodations.