 Portland, like each of the FBI’s local field offices, has a community outreach program that complements and strengthens our many efforts to protect you, your businesses, and your families in concrete ways through a range of activities and initiatives.
Citizens’ Academy
 The Portland Division is holding two Citizens’ Academies in 2010, one in the spring and one in the fall. The Citizens’ Academy is designed to bring together a diverse group of business and community leaders to learn about the FBI’s work in Oregon and around the world. There are generally five to six evening sessions and one weekday session. Participants are required to attend all sessions and to complete a background investigation prior to admittance. After graduation, participants have the opportunity to join the Oregon FBI Citizens’ Academy Alumni Association and to continue the partnership with our office.
Due to high demand, the selection process is competitive and acceptance is not guaranteed. Application packets (pdf) are now being accepted for the Spring 2010 class. Please complete all six pages including the application and Privacy Act waiver and mail the packet to FBI Citizens' Academy, PO Box 709, Portland, OR 97207; fax the packet to FBI Citizens' Academy, (503) 552-5400; or scan the packet into a .pdf file and email to the Public Affairs Office. The application is in a fillable-Word document format. Open the document, type in the required information, print it and send it in one of the ways listed above. Applications are due no later than Monday, February 8, 2010.
CREST Academy
The Community Relations Executive Seminar Training
(CREST) is a one-day, intensive training offered to
community groups. Each group determines who participates
and
where the training takes place. Background checks are
not necessary. Working with our office, the group selects
two to three topics on which its members will receive
training over the eight-hour session. Topics can include
terrorism, frauds/scams, identity theft, hate crimes/civil
rights, cyber crimes, Internet safety, and more.
Speakers’ Bureau
The Portland Division offers speakers for groups throughout
Oregon on a variety of topics, including:
- Terrorism
- Violent Crime
- Organized Crime and Drugs
- Frauds and Scams
- Identity Theft
- Hate Crimes/Civil Rights
- Victim Assistance
- Becoming an Agent
If you wish to schedule a speaker,
we ask that you submit your request in writing
at least one month
in advance. Please send your request to the attention
of Speakers’ Bureau by e-mail,
by fax to (503) 552-5400, or by mail to P.O. Box
709, Portland, OR 97207. Make sure your request
includes the name of the group, the requested date
and time,
the location, the number of expected attendees,
the topic in which you are interested, and your
contact
information.
Job Shadows and Internships
Due to security requirements, the Portland Division does not offer job shadow or internship opportunities at this time. FBI Headquarters does offer some opportunities in Washington, D.C. through the Honors Internship program and other programs.
Tours
The Portland Division offers tours of our downtown office for student groups, Scout troops, and other community organizations as time and resources permit. E-mail your tour request to the Public Affairs office.
Multi-Cultural Advisory Council
The Portland Division has established a Multi-Cultural
Advisory Council to help us address a variety of
issues in our diverse community. The group’s
goals include:
- Providing a safe haven to discuss
issues with other cultures and law enforcement
partners;
- Helping to create solutions as
we work to address hate crime and civil rights
issues;
- Serving as a resource to provide support
and consultation to resolve issues between
various
cultures and law
enforcement;
- Providing input to the FBI
on how to approach culturally sensitive issues;
and
- Providing communities with information
to better understand their rights and
responsibilities.
Visit our national In
Your Community website for
more information about our overall outreach efforts
and our work in other local FBI offices. Portland
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