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FBI Citizens Academy Nomination Form - Springfield

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FBI SPRINGFIELD CITIZENS ACADEMY
GUIDELINES FOR NOMINATIONS


The next FBI Citizens Academy class will be held for eight consecutive Thursday evenings tentatively scheduled to begin September 4, 2025 - October 25, 2025 (specific dates TBD). Additionally, a graduation ceremony will be held the week following the conclusion of class. We anticipate the class size to be 30 students.

Nominations for the Fall 2025 class may be submitted by FBI Citizens Academy graduates, past and/or present FBI employees, or any individual wishing to self-nominate themselves.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a recognized business, religious, or community leader
  • Live and/or work within the division's jurisdiction
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • No prior felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
  • No misdemeanor or felony arrests within one year of application
  • Must consent to a criminal records check
  • Agree to attend all sessions, with no more than two (2) excused absence

To nominate a candidate or self-nominate, please complete the below nomination form and provide a narrative stating the reasons for nomination. If you plan to nominate more than one candidate, please provide one form per nominee.

Selections of the final candidates for the Fall 2025 class are based upon several factors including interest and availability.

At the conclusion of the program, graduates will be liaisons between the FBI and the community and are expected to assist in improving relationships between law enforcement agencies and the community by sharing the insights and information they gain through the Citizens Academy program. Graduates, while not official spokespersons for the FBI, may be called upon to share their understanding of the role of federal law enforcement.

Graduates are also encouraged to become members of the Springfield Chapter of the Citizens Academy Alumni Association (CAAA).The CAAA’s mission is to actively support the Community Outreach efforts of the Springfield Field Office.

The deadline for nomination form submissions is June 1, 2025.



FBI SPRINGFIELD CITIZENS ACADEMY NOMINATION FORM 2025

Date   Enter today's date.
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I am nominating the following individual as a potential candidate for participation in the FBI Citizens Academy program.  


Part A: Nominee Information (Candidate)
Enter the information of the individual you are nominating. If you’re nominating yourself, please complete this section with your personal information.
Part B: Nominator Information
Leave this section blank if you are nominating yourself.
Nominator Relationship to FBI/Citizens Academy I am a(n):



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Part C: Narrative (Mandatory)
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Candidate submissions will be reviewed and selected by identified FBI field office personnel.