ASSOCIATE Magazine FBINAA Q4-2025

NATIONAL OFFICE UPDATE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FBINAA.ORG | Q4 2025

Jeff McCormick

Welcome to 2026!

T his promises to be another exciting year for the FBI National Academy Associates. We look forward to adding another 1,000 graduates to our rolls this year as we welcome Sessions 297, 298, 299, and the 300th Session this October! For those members of the Association who graduated before our 2026 sessions, thank you for staying engaged with the FBINAA. The FBINAA is here to serve those lucky, honored few who were selected to attend the FBI National Academy, and to provide a way for them to continue to give back to their com rades, their communities, and to the profession of law enforce ment. We are constantly looking to add value to your member ship and develop ways for you to continue to “pay forward” the professional and personal benefits you gained through atten dance at the FBI National Academy. For the 14,000+ members of the FBINAA, there will be many exciting opportunities to stay engaged and in touch with others in the LE community, those still on the job, and those who have retired. Each of our 44 domestic and four international chapters are hard at work planning engaging events that showcase their regions, provide opportunities to reunite and network with other graduates, and take advantage of meaningful and timely training opportunities. There are many ways to give back at the Chapter level, serving on a board in an elected position, or volunteering some time to help with one of their many initiatives. There are many opportunities to serve on committees, at both the Chapter and National levels. At the National level, I am so proud of our National Board and your National Office Team. Their enthusiasm and love for this Association is evident every day. They are planning (with the New York/Eastern Canada Chapter) a simply amazing National Conference in Niagara Falls, Canada, June 27-30 (make sure your passports are up to date!) There will be great speakers, training sessions, and more family focused activities than ever! Addition ally, we are expanding the reach of our FBINAA training programs.

Be on the lookout for opportunities in your area to attend or send someone from your agency. Our marketing and communications team are showcasing the terrific work of our Association and its members on social media and through direct communications. And our relationships continue to deepen with our wonderful sponsors, who become part of our extended NAA family. We are beginning to wrap up our annual renewal campaign, a bit earlier than we traditionally do. As I’m sure you have seen by now, this year’s theme highlights that our MEMBERS are the most valuable piece of the NAA puzzle. None of the good work the Associ ation does, the reach and reliability of the network of NA graduates, the training of rising law enforcement leaders, could occur without the commitment by the graduates of the NA to their Association. Thanks to each of you who graduated, from Session One to 296, and are still members of the NAA. YOU ARE the most valuable piece, and an inspiration for those from 297 and beyond.

Warmest Regards,

Jeff McCormick FBINAA Executive Director

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