Our MissionThe FBI Tampa Citizens Academy Alumni Association is a community-based and supported organization, distinct and separate from the FBI, designed to promote a safer community through community service projects and a process of educating business, labor, media, medical, minority, religious, government, senior citizens, and other community leaders about law enforcement, with particular emphasis on the mission, resources, and limitations of the FBI. | Upcoming events
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Recognized for Excellence
The FBI Tampa Citizens Academy Alumni Association has been awarded the highest chapter recognition, the Gold Star Chapter designation, by the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association.
This honor is presented to affiliate chapters that demonstrate a strong commitment to the FBI’s community outreach mission and maintain high operating standards. It recognizes the dedication of the chapter’s board of directors and members in achieving these goals.
The recognition was presented during the Association’s 20th Anniversary Annual National Leadership Conference in Tampa, Florida.
About the Alumni Association
The FBI Tampa Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBITCAAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, separate and apart from the FBI, comprised exclusively of graduates of the eight-week FBI Tampa Citizens Academy curriculum, which focuses on federal law enforcement issues and challenges. The Association promotes a safer community through continued education, community service, and civic engagement. As a network of informed community leaders, alumni meet periodically to receive updates on federal law enforcement topics, gain insight into state and local public-safety matters, and participate in outreach initiatives that strengthen collaboration across sectors. While the Association maintains a close working relationship with the FBI Tampa Field Office for educational and service purposes, it does not participate in investigations or law enforcement operations.
What is the Citizens Academy?The Citizen Academy is an engaging six-to-eight-week program that gives business, religious, civic and community leaders an inside look at the FBI. Classes are held in the evening annually at the Tampa Field Office, along with an annual class taking place at one of the eight resident agencies. 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 can be nominated by FBI employees, former Citizen Academy graduates and community leaders. Participants are selected by the special agent in charge (SAC) of the Tampa Field Office. | Blog posts
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Why Join?
You will assist in promoting a safer community through community service projects and educating business, media, medical, minority, religious, senior citizens, and other community leaders about law enforcement, with particular emphasis on the mission and resources of the FBI.
