ASSOCIATE Magazine FBINAA Q1-2024

NATIONAL OFFICE UPDATE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FBINAA.ORG | Q1 2024

Jeff McCormick

I n his article, President Rhoad highlighted several important achievements for our Association in 2023, and articulated a ter rific vision for 2024. A top priority for your National Office in the coming year will continue to be membership. With the suspen sion of seven NA Sessions during the pandemic, and the reduc tion in class sizes since the Sessions began again, we have lost a couple thousand potential new FBINAA Associates. This makes it even more critical for us to ensure our current members renew their membership, and we find ways to encourage NA grads who are not members to rejoin. Being selected to attend the FBI National Academy is one of (if not “the”) pinnacles of any Law Enforcement career, and very few are granted the privilege. As a result, it is a very select group who are eligible to be members of the FBI National Academy As sociates. However, as I remind each student that comes through the NA, your journey as Graduate does not end with graduation. Indeed, the NA Staff and I spend the Sessions ensuring each student realizes the commitment they have to remain engaged after graduation, growing the network of NA Grads dedicated to improving quality of life through law enforcement networking around the world. As a proud member of the FBINAA, I consider it a privilege to belong to such an important and prestigious As sociation and believe maintaining my membership is a responsi bility I owe to those who have come before me, as well as those from future sessions. Thank you to all the National Academy Associates for maintaining your membership! We are now in the middle of our membership renewal sea son. In addition to renewing your own membership, please reach out to some classmates you haven’t spoken to in a while, and ensure they also remain committed to being a part of the World’s Strongest Law Enforcement Leadership Network! Encourage them to connect and engage more with fellow graduates, attend and participate in Chapter activities, take part in our training

opportunities and webinars, and listen to our podcasts. The NAA has something to offer for every member, sworn or retired. Take advantage of the benefits of your Association! Also, let me say “congratulations” to the more than 4,000 NA Associates who have been dedicated members of the NAA for 25 years or more! Thank you “Life Members” for your contributions to the NAA, and setting a tremendous example for us all to follow. Finally, thank you to all our members, partners, and spon sors. By working together and growing our association, we will continue to serve the mission of the FBINAA: “Impacting com munities by providing and promoting law enforcement leadership through training and networking.”

Sincerely,

Jeff McCormick FBINAA Executive Director

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