FBINAA JANFEB MAG.2019

2018 MEMBERSHIP SURVEY RESULTS AND SUMMARY REPORT

The FBINAA developed the 2018 Mem- bership Benefits Survey for the purpose of better meeting the needs and expec- tations of FBINAA members. The focus was to request and document the mem- bers’ input and feedback on the execu- tion of the Mission Priorities for the As- sociation in the following areas: • Professional Leadership Development • Global Law Enforcement Relationships and Collaboration • Advocacy • Sustainability O ur goal is to listen to our members’ needs and provide them the most effective and cutting-edge services, networking, education and training opportunities for their professional enrich- ment. The results of this 2018 Membership Benefits Survey will ensure that the national office allocates resources to the highest priorities and work together with FBINAA Chapters in providing outstanding service and programs to all members. The survey will also allow national office staff to track the progress that is made in the areas that have the highest member demand and impact. DESCRIPTIVE REPORT OF THOSE SURVEYED The survey was sent to 14,761, 1,925 responded for response rate of 13%. Ninety-three percent of the respondents have been in law enforcement for 20+ years while 6.43% have been in law en- forcement 11-20 years. Fifty-three percent of the respondents are currently employed. The highest level of education completed reports were: 3.3% Doctorate degree, 38.32% Master’s Degree, 38.23% Bachelor’s Degree 38.82%, Associate’s Degree 11.13%, and High School Diploma/Equivalent 8.52%. Ninety-four percent of respondents are male, 6% female. Eighty-nine percent of re- spondents are White/Caucasian, 3% African American, and 3% His- panic/Latino. The age breakdown of respondents consisted of: less

than 1% are 25 to 34, 6.5% are 35 to 44, 35.9% are 45 to 54, 31.17% are 55 to 64, 21.97% are 65 to 74, and 6.16% are 75 or older. MOST VALUED SERVICES AND BENEFITS In this survey, members were asked to rank the member benefits they found the most useful. Value was based on a scale of highest value/priority to least value/priority.

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Access to Member Directory

FBINAA Global Network FBINAA Associate Magazine FBINAA Bi-Weekly Newsletter

Training Conferences/Webinars

Rated on a scale from 1-5, 1 being the least important, 5 being the most important

FBINAA PRIMARY FUNCTION

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Global Networking

Training

Advocacy

Fraternal Gathering

Career Development

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The value of the quality of member networking is rated high. Members rated networking as 87% excellent or good. The pri- mary motivation for being an active member is:

• Professional Development • Networking • Advocacy • Promotion/Resume Builder • Alumni Affinity for FBI National Academy

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