ASSOCIATE Magazine FBINAA Q3-2024

ASSOCIATION PERSPECTIVE

Craig Petersen

W e have just concluded another fantastic FBINAA National Annual Training Conference. I extend special thanks to the Kansas-Western Missouri Chapter and our National Team for organizing such an outstanding event. I also want to express gratitude to the Eventive Group for their exceptional support; they truly excel in serving our Association. It is with great humility and honor that I assume the role of your Association President. Being the first President from the Mississippi Chapter fills me with immense pride. Serving our Association has been among the most fulfilling experiences of my life and career. The friendships forged and the experiences gained have been a tremendous blessing. Our Association has given me more than I can ever repay. For those interested, my journey and goals are detailed on page 10 of this edition of the Associate magazine. I would like to congratulate and welcome Jason Hester to the National Board as our new Section II Representative. Many of you know Jason from his previous role as President of the Texas Chapter. I look forward to his leadership in the years ahead. Congratulations to Bill Carbone , for being elevated to your FBINAA National Board 1st Vice President; Jim Gallagher , now 2nd Vice President; and Larry Dyess , now 3rd Vice President. They have all served our association admirably and will continue to do so in their new capacities. Special recognition is due to Executive Director Jeff McCormick and Deputy Executive Director Angie Wier on their one-year anniversary in their roles. Their leadership has been exceptional, and they bring a bright vision for our future. Please join me in welcoming back Jennifer Watson as your Director of Members Services. Jennifer has hit the ground running and brings with her many new and exciting initiatives to increase engagement and enhance member benefits. Our National Team has achieved a significant milestone by replacing our antiquated membership management software, a necessary goal we have long pursued. The transition was no small feat and involved dedicated teamwork from the entire National Office. Renee Reynolds now serves as our Membership and Database Manager, leveraging new database capabilities to benefit our chapters and members. We are excited to release the advanced features and capabilities of this new system. 2024 marks the 25th Anniversary of the FBINAA Youth Leadership Program (YLP) . On June 28th, 62 young men and women of Session 25 walked across the stage during the YLP graduation ceremonies held at the FBI Academy. Student Representative, Elizabeth McCormick , provided remarks at the graduation ceremony, inspiring everyone present with her leadership and encouragement. Congratulations to Andee Fitzgerald of the Tennessee Chapter for being selected as the 2024 recipient of the John Wagner Award, recognizing the student who best exemplifies the mission of the YLP. Special thanks to Tim Gately , YLP Program Coordinator, and our YLP Counselors who invested their time and talents to develop our

leaders of tomorrow. Also, thank you to Andrea Crawford for her hard work and dedication to ensure YLP 25 was a success. Our Leadership Certification Program (LCP) and Leadership Forums continue to be in high demand. The LCP is open to all law enforcement personnel, both FBINAA members and non-members alike. We have now graduated 225 people from the LCP and have an additional 75 in the final stages of certification. The LCP consists of three in-person courses and a reflection paper. Once completed, the participant is awarded a three-year leadership certification. The certification can be renewed by attending an FBINAA Leadership Forum or the FBINAA National Annual Training Conference. For more information, please contact Tony Bailey , FBINAA Director of Training and Education, at training@fbinaa.org. We are incredibly fortunate to have so many outstanding partners who support the FBINAA and its mission. Their support is invaluable, and I am thankful for their commitment to our association and members. In turn, I humbly urge you to support our National Alliance Partners as faithfully as they support the FBINAA. If you, or your agency, are in need of a specific product or service, please include our National Alliance partners in your considerations. Give them the chance to present their offerings and provide quotes or bids. Your support will help strengthen our collaboration and enhance the resources available to our members. A list of current partners and contacts can be found on the FBINAA website under the Sponsor tab. L ooking ahead, I am excited about the year to come. Together we continue to enhance our Association for our members. Our commitment to training, both locally and nationally, strengthens the law enforcement profession. With the strongest law enforcement network in the world, we connect, collaborate, and effectively tackle crime and complex issues. While there are many tangible benefits available to our members, let's remember that the most valuable benefits are intangible: the friendships and network we build along the way.

May God bless you and keep you safe.

Craig Petersen 2024-2025 FBINAA President Session 245

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