Media Release
Contact: Brenda Kanno, Director of Communications
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FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association Names Gold Star Chapters

(St. Petersburg, Florida; July 14, 2025) – FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBI National CAAA) recently recognized thirty-two affiliates as Gold Star Chapters for excellence in leadership, operations, and quality performance.

The Gold Star Chapter designation is granted to affiliate chapters that demonstrate a commitment to achieving the community outreach mission of their partnership with the FBI. This prestigious recognition acknowledges the dedication of chapter boards of directors and members in achieving excellence in outreach programming and high quality operating standards. Chapters receiving 2025 Gold Star designations include:

REGION ONE: Cincinnati, Detroit, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, and Pittsburgh

REGION TWO: Boston, Buffalo, New Haven, New York, Newark, Norfolk, and Philadelphia

REGION THREE: Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Kansas City, Little Rock, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, St. Louis

REGION FOUR: Atlanta, Charlotte, Knoxville, Nashville, and Tampa

REGION FIVE: Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle

FBI National CAAA affiliate chapters are nonprofit organizations that work in partnership with their respective FBI Field Offices to deliver community outreach, education, and service programs. Chapter members are graduates of the FBI Citizens Academy, a comprehensive program that gives business, religious, civic and community leaders an inside look at the mission, priorities, and operations of the FBI.

“It’s an honor to recognize these Chapters and the great work they are doing to improve safety and security in their communities,” said Valerie Minner, President of FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association.

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FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBINCAAA) is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that works in partnership with the FBI to promote public safety and security through community engagement, education, and outreach initiatives. Founded in 2005, the National organization provides governance oversight, training, and resources for 56 affiliate chapters representing more than 53,000 business, civic, religious, and community leaders across the U.S., Guam, and Puerto Rico.  www.fbincaaa.org