ASSOCIATE Magazine FBINAA Q3-2025

NATIONAL OFFICE UPDATE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FBINAA.ORG | Q3 2025

Jeff McCormick

B altimore was an amazing setting for our 2025 FBINAA National Annual Training Conference (NATC). Congratulations to the Maryland/Delaware Chapter for hosting such a successful and memorable conference! In addition to Crab Feasts, “The Boardroom,” and Rock and Roll with .38 Special at FBINAA Night, our members received world class training from the leaders at the forefront of the law enforcement profession. Additionally, we had one of the most robust exposition halls of any NATC, filled with sponsors and exhibitors who ensured our members were up to date on the most advanced technology, programs, and services available to our law enforcement officers and agencies. And as always when FBINAA members gather, new relationships are formed, old friendships are renewed and strengthened, and you could sense the camaraderie and feeling of shared commu nity in the air. For those of you who missed this conference be sure to check out the photos and links to videos from the venue and events in this magazine! I urge all of you to make plans now to attend an upcoming NATC (Niagara Falls in 2026, Phoenix in 2027, and New Orleans in 2028). There is no other event that can compare for FBINAA members! Congratulations to our new Association President, Bill Carbone, and our new Section III Representative, James “Jimmy” Crayton. Bill is a proud graduate of Session 217, and a dedicated and deeply committed member of the FBINAA. He has always been a devoted advocate as a member of the National Board, and will be a strong leader for the FBINAA. I look forward to his leader ship in the coming year. Learn more about Bill by reading his article and interview in this issue. Jimmy is a graduate of Session 279, from North Carolina. Jimmy is an experienced leader, will be a vocal and engaged representative for Section III, and is an excit ing addition to our outstanding National Board. Congratulations also to our Past President, Craig Petersen. Craig’s wisdom and compassion was always at the heart of his tenure as the President of the FBINAA, and while I look forward to our continued friend ship, I will miss the frequency and depth of our discussions.

I would also like to thank our sponsors. Without their sup port we could not put on such a world-class event as the NATC for our members. We also could not continue to effectively live up to our mission of impacting communities by providing and promoting law enforcement leadership through training and networking. Our sponsors, whether new to our association, or with us for decades, are not only our partners, but become like members of our FBINAA family. Thanks to all our members for supporting them as much as they support us. Finally, please join me in expressing admiration and ap preciation for the FBINAA National Office Team. Their dedication to mission and the members of this association is evident in everything they do throughout the year. Do not hesitate to reach out and let us know how we can serve you, the members of the World’s Strongest Law Enforcement Leadership Network!

Warmest Regards,

Jeff McCormick FBINAA Executive Director

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