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Contact: Brenda Kanno, Director of Communications
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FBI NEWARK CITIZENS ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

RECEIVES JERRY FOGEL ADVOCACY AWARD

 

(Detroit, Michigan, July 16, 2024) – FBI Newark Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBI Newark CAAA) received the coveted Jerry Fogel Advocacy Award at the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association’s (FBI National CAAA) Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony held in Detroit, Michigan on June 26, 2024.

The award, which is named in honor of the distinguished founder and inaugural President of FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association, acknowledges an FBI National CAAA Chapter that demonstrates continuous leadership and excellence in supporting the mission and priorities of the FBI though community outreach, alumni engagement, and chapter operations.

“Over the past four years, the Newark Chapter has produced and participated in numerous outreach initiatives designed to raise awareness and promote prevention of crimes that impact their community,” said Richard Schwalberg, President of FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association. “Even through the pandemic, the Chapter found creative ways to engage with citizens and FBI partners on community safety priorities.”

In partnership with the FBI Newark Field Office, the Chapter held multiple events that brought together diverse communities and law enforcement to address hate crime awareness and prevention. Each year they’ve conducted education programs for older adults and caregivers to raise awareness and promote prevention of elder fraud. Outreach programming to protect children included initiatives to shed light on the dangers of opioids and human trafficking. They also hosted public presentations for business owners, schools, and citizens on cybersecurity.

“FBI Newark CAAA exemplifies the highest standards and principles of the FBI and FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association partnership,” stated Schwalberg. “We are proud to present them the Jerry Fogel Advocacy Award.”

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 For more information about the award recipients, view the 2024 Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony video here.

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 FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBINCAAA) is a 501(c)(3) 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 training, resources, and governance oversight for 57 local FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association Chapters representing more than 53,000 business, civic, religious, and community leaders across the U.S., Guam, and Puerto Rico.

 

FBI National CAAA is a nonprofit organization separate and apart from the FBI