About the FBI Citizens Academy Program
The Citizens Academy Program 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.
FBI employees, former Citizens Academy graduates, and community leaders nominate candidates. Participants are selected by the special agent in charge of the local FBI field office. Once completed, graduates in good standing are eligible to join the FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association.
Visit the website of the FBI Newark Field Office to learn more about the program, application requirements, and submission deadlines.
After completing the Citizens Academy program, graduates are encouraged to become members of the FBI Newark Citizens Academy Alumni Association.
FBI Newark Citizens Academy Alumni Association
As volunteer ambassadors for the FBI, FBINewarkCAAA educates communities about federal law enforcement issues, priorities, and goals; and serves to foster a greater understanding of the role of federal law enforcement in alignment with the mission and resources of the FBI. FBINewarkCAAA does this by:
Providing public education programs to raise awareness of community safety issues such as cybercrime, violent extremism, drugs, terrorism, gang activity, public corruption and other criminal activities.
Equipping citizens with information, tools and resources to address public safety issues such as opioid addiction, hate crimes, online scams, human trafficking, and active shooter situations.
Sponsoring community service initiatives to help at-risk populations through food drives, clothing donations, school supplies, childhood reading programs, and senior meals.
Supporting FBI sponsored outreach and information programs to community citizens, businesses, religious organizations, and government agencies.
Hosting events and discussions that facilitate collaborative relationships among federal, state, and local law enforcement and promote positive community and law enforcement relationships.
There are nearly 57 FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association Chapters across the United States, dedicated to making our neighborhoods safe, vibrant places to live and work.
Upcoming Events
Active Shooter
Active Shooter Awareness
- icon 6:30 AM 8:30 PM
- icon Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce
- icon 1099 Wall St. W #100, Lyndhurst, NJ
Elder Fraud
Elder Fraud Awareness at Canal Walk
- icon 12:00 PM 2:00 PM
- icon Adult Community Clubhouse
- icon School House Rd. Somerset, NJ
Member Meetings
FBI Newark CAAA May Member Meeting
- icon 5:30 PM 8:30 PM
- icon FBI Newark Division
- icon 11 Centre Place, Newark, NJ
