activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 13
- Community Outreach Programs Youth Substance Use Prevention EducationSupports community outreach initiatives in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff focused on internet crimes against children, elder fraud, internet safety, teen education, assistance for homeless children, food bank operations, support for Native American school children, and continuing education for law enforcement officers.
- Community Outreach and Education Programs Youth Substance Use Prevention EducationSupports and conducts community outreach programs in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff, focusing on internet crimes against children, elder fraud, internet safety, teen education, assistance for homeless children, food bank operations, support for Native American school children, and continuing education for law enforcement officers. This includes promoting cyber safety through the FBI's Safe Online Surfing (SOS) Internet Challenge, which has reached over 1.5 million students, and educating the public on the dangers of opiate addiction and hoax threats.
- Community Outreach and Support Programs Youth Substance Use Prevention EducationSupports and participates in various community outreach programs across Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff. These initiatives address issues such as internet crimes against children, elder fraud, internet safety, teen education, assistance for homeless children, food bank operations, and support for Native American school children.
- Event Documentation Event and Member Photography ArchivingPhotographs organizational events regularly, with documented event coverage since 2023.
- Exclusive Access ProgramsOffers members access to a one-hour interview with Michael Vigil on global drug cartel operations for a nominal fee.
- Member Education and EngagementProvides exclusive briefings, training sessions, tours, and networking opportunities for its members, including an annual trip to Quantico and FBI Headquarters in Washington D.C. The organization also offers access to interviews with experts on topics like global drug cartel operations and has educated over 1,800 leaders in Arizona on federal law enforcement issues.
- Member Education and TrainingProvides continuing education training sessions, exclusive briefings, tours, and networking opportunities to members, including an annual trip to Quantico and FBI Headquarters in Washington D.C.
- Member Education and TrainingProvides continuing education training sessions, exclusive briefings, tours, and networking opportunities to its members. This includes an annual trip to Quantico and FBI Headquarters in Washington D.C., and access to interviews with experts on topics like global drug cartel operations.
- Member Volunteer Events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes select community volunteer events for its members, allowing them to actively participate in and contribute to various initiatives.
- Public Education Campaigns Youth Substance Use Prevention EducationConducts public education campaigns on cyber safety through promotion of the FBI’s Safe Online Surfing (SOS) Internet Challenge, which has engaged over 1.5 million students since 2012, and promotes awareness of opiate addiction via the documentary "Chasing the Dragon" and the consequences of hoax threats to schools and public places.
- Public Education on Safety and Law Enforcement Issues Youth Substance Use Prevention EducationEducates Arizona leaders on federal law enforcement challenges and promotes public awareness campaigns. This includes promoting the "Chasing the Dragon" documentary on opiate addiction, educating the public on hoax threats, and running the FBI's Safe Online Surfing (SOS) Internet Challenge for students on cyber safety.
- Volunteer Coordination Public Environmental Events & OutreachOrganizes select community volunteer events for members and supports volunteer efforts in partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
- Volunteer Mobilization Public Environmental Events & OutreachOrganizes select community volunteer events for its members and supports the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children through volunteer efforts.
capacity building · 1
- Leadership and Capacity BuildingMaintains a Life Member program active for over 30 years, provides monthly financial summaries to members upon request, and has hosted national leadership events such as the 2009 Annual National Leadership Conference.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Alumni-based community outreach and continuing education community_outreach_and_alumni_engagementLeverages the FBI Citizens Academy alumni network to strengthen community-FBI relations through ongoing outreach, retention-focused engagement, and continuing education via workshops, tours, and presentations.
- Community service to enhance public safety community serviceConducts community service projects as a mechanism to promote safer communities and deepen the FBI’s local engagement and trust.
- Education through expert-led engagement on law enforcement issues education_through_expert_engagementEngages and informs members by providing in-depth exploration of complex global law enforcement and public safety issues through instruction by FBI Special Agents and Supervisory Special Agents.
- Ethical conduct and compliance for members ethical_conduct_policyThe organization requires its members to adhere to a Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy to ensure compliance with legal standards and maintain its unique relationship with the FBI.
- Ethical conduct and transparency for organizational integrity ethical_conduct_policyThe organization maintains its unique relationship with the FBI and ensures compliance by requiring members to adhere to a strict Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy and by providing financial transparency to its members.
- Experiential learning for community understanding of FBI operations experiential_learningThe organization provides experiential learning through a curriculum taught by FBI personnel, covering various aspects of FBI operations, jurisdiction, and ethics, to give participants a deeper understanding of the agency's work.
- Experiential learning for public education experiential_learningThe organization educates the public through an immersive curriculum taught by FBI personnel, covering various aspects of FBI operations, law enforcement, and public safety, including practical skills like active shooter survival tactics.
- Financial transparency for member accountability financial_transparencyMaintains trust and accountability with members by providing on-demand access to monthly financial summaries.
- Financial transparency for members financial_transparencyThe organization ensures financial transparency for its members by providing on-demand access to monthly financial summaries.
- Membership integrity through ethical conduct policy ethical conduct policyEnsures the organization maintains its unique relationship with the FBI by requiring members to adhere to a Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy that complies with state and federal laws.
- Promoting public safety through community service community_serviceThe organization contributes to safer communities by organizing and participating in community service projects.
- Promoting public safety through community service and education community_service_and_public_educationThe organization promotes public safety and security by engaging in community service projects and educating the public on critical safety topics, such as active shooter survival tactics and basic first aid.
- Public education on FBI mission and public safety practices public educationIncreases public understanding of the FBI’s role, tools, jurisdiction, and limitations, including education on active shooter response ("run, hide, fight") and basic first aid, to promote informed and prepared communities.
- Strengthening community-FBI relations through alumni engagement and education community_outreach_and_alumni_engagementThe organization strengthens the relationship between the FBI and the community by engaging graduates of the FBI Citizens Academy, fostering understanding of the FBI's role, and providing ongoing education on law enforcement and public safety issues.
- Strengthening community-FBI relations through alumni engagement and education community_outreach_and_alumni_engagementThe organization strengthens the relationship between the FBI and the community by engaging graduates of the FBI Citizens Academy, providing continuing education, and fostering understanding of the FBI's mission, resources, and limitations through open discussion and expert-led programs.
- Tiered donor recognition for fundraising tiered_donor_recognitionThe organization uses a tiered donor recognition system with colored badges to acknowledge and incentivize increased financial contributions from its supporters.
- Tiered donor recognition to incentivize giving tiered donor recognitionUses a tiered donor recognition system with colored badges to incentivize increased financial contributions from members.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Community Outreach
Engages in public safety education and community events to strengthen ties between the FBI and local residents
Education and Training Support
Supports law enforcement training initiatives and provides educational resources in security, compliance, and emergency response
Volunteer Operations
Coordinates volunteer efforts in disaster response, missing persons cases, and support for organizations like the Civil Air Patrol and Red Cross
relationships · 14
who they work with
- DEA Partner — Collaborated on the documentary "Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict" to combat prescription drug and heroin abuse.
- FBI Government — Associated with the FBI, but not part of it, and undertakes activities in consultation with the Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix Division.
- FBI Government — Associated with the FBI, but not part of it. Undertakes activities in consultation with the Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix Division.
- FBI Partner — Collaborates on various public safety initiatives and educational programs, including active shooter training, anti-drug documentaries, and cyber safety.
- FBI Partner — Supports the FBI's efforts to deliver information about their role, tools, tactics, jurisdiction, and vision for the future.
- FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBICAAA) Chapters Network — Supports community outreach efforts of the FBI by leading, representing, and serving local chapters.
- FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBINCAAA) Network — Is overseen by the FBINCAAA, which oversees all CAAA chapters nationwide.
- FBI Phoenix Division Partner — Serves the FBI Phoenix Division's vision and mission of community outreach.
- FBI Phoenix Division Partner — The FBI Phoenix Citizens Academy program was launched at the FBI's Phoenix Division.
- FBI Phoenix Field Office Partner — Collaborates with the FBI Phoenix Field Office through a signed MOA with the Special Agent in Charge to support community outreach programs
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Partner — Works in partnership on community outreach programs to promote public safety and security.
- Larry Abbott Partner — Former FBIPCAAA Board President who inspired and guided the creation of the Legacy Life Member Giving Program.
- Law Matters 1030 Partner — Collaborates with the Law Matters 1030 podcast and radio program to share expert interviews with membership.
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Partner — The organization volunteers in support of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.