The FBI’s Citizens Academy is, without a doubt, the most effective tool the FBI utilizes to facilitate dialogue within the community. It is a stimulating program that gives business, religious, civic and community leaders an inside look at the FBI. The goal of the Citizen's Academy is:

• To increase public awareness about the FBI, its mission, its activities, and its people;
• To provide an avenue for the FBI to hear and respond to community issues and concerns; and
• To strengthen relationships and improve understanding between the FBI and the communities it serves.