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Boston

On June 14, 2012, State Street Corporation hosted the Boston Division Citizens Academy 2012 graduation, providing a delicious dinner and a beautiful view of the city of Boston. Special Agent in Charge Rick DesLauriers provided opening remarks and presented each graduate with their certificate.

Detroit

In August 2012, the Detroit FBI Office took part in the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe’s 28th annual Pow Wow Festival held in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. More than 500 Native American and community residents attended the festival and met representatives from the Detroit office. Participants heard about community outreach programs and careers in the FBI, while some attendees (like the young lady pictured above) were also able to try on SWAT gear.

Charlotte

On August 19, 2012, the Charlotte FBI participated in a town hall meeting with the local Sikh community. Recent events involving a shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin prompted the FBI in Charlotte to team with fellow law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Attorney’s Office to discuss hate crimes, religious profiling, Sikhs in the workplace, kirpan (ceremonial sword) misconceptions, and Sikh students being bullied in school. The Bureau hopes the event fostered new partnerships, increased understanding of Sikhism, and strengthened existing relationships.

Philadelphia

On July 18, 2012, the FBI’s Philadelphia office—along with its Citizens Academy Alumni Association—hosted the 10th annual Youth Academy Program for 56 students on the campus of Girard College. Students participated in interactive presentations by members of the Philadelphia Police Canine Unit, FBI polygraphers, and FBI bomb techs. They also received an overview of defensive tactics (shown above), watched demonstrations by the Bureau’s Evidence Response Team and SWAT, and practiced the same exercises that new FBI recruits perform. The day ended with a concert from Road Radio USA, an alcohol and drug prevention program.

Norfolk

The Norfolk Field Office participated in a faith-based event where students learned about the mission and priorities of the FBI. Master Forensic Examiner AJ Ocampo from the Computer Analysis Response Team (CART) demonstrated the types of places where files can be hidden. Students learned how CART provides technical capabilities, service, and support to the FBI and to other law enforcement agencies.