The El Paso Division personnel are available to deliver speeches
in a variety of areas concerning FBI jurisdiction, crime prevention,
and specific areas involving FBI programs. Contact Victor Serna, Community Outreach Specialist, at
915.832.5000 for more information on how to request speakers.
Community outreach also includes the following
programs:
The Adopt-A-School program, also known as the Jr. Special Agent
Program, was developed to help students improve academically and
to help them develop into good citizens. FBI volunteers act as
mentors to at-risk students while stressing getting a good
education, living healthy and drug free, and abstaining from violent
and/or criminal behavior. The El Paso Division adopts a sixth grade
class and meets with them on a weekly basis to discuss topics that
relate to the FBI and real life issues. Set curriculum and lesson
plans are presented to the students. Throughout the year, employees
also give presentations to the class in their related fields. The
school year concludes with a field trip to the El Paso FBI office
and a graduation ceremony.
2007 Citizens' Academy Class
The El Paso FBI hosts an annual Citizens' Academy
to increase public awareness about the FBI, its mission, activities
and its people. It also serves to strengthen relationships with the
El Paso community.
Participants receive once weekly, three-hour information sessions
for six weeks. The classes are taught by FBI executives and senior
Special Agents. Topics include:
- International and domestic terrorism
- Cyber crimes
- Criminal enterprises -violent gangs
- White collar crime
- Firearms training
- SWAT demonstration
Potential candidates must be business, civic, religious or community
leaders who meet the following criteria:
- Must be at least 21 years old;
- Must have no prior felony convictions;
- Must live or work within the jurisdiction of the El Paso FBI
office;
- Must pass a background check.
Executive Shoot Out
In the Fall, executive managers from the
community are invited to a one-day session
at the FBI Firearms Range. The agenda includes brief
presentations on all programs, demonstrations by the SWAT and
Evidence Response Teams, and a chance to fire the weapons in the
FBI's arsenal.
For more information, please contact SA Andrea K. Simmons
at 915.832.5373.
