The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our world in unpredictable ways. As a result, virtual schooling and social isolation has had a catastrophic effect on mental health and has increased the risk for substance abuse. Overdoses and mental health crises are worsening, and our world continues to present challenges that require us all to reinvent our daily lives, routines, and goals. For this reason, we have decided to tackle a few deeper questions for the contest theme: Through these unsettling times, what are the everyday challenges young adults face this academic year, and why do young adults choose to self-medicate? How can young adults choose a safer coping method? One important message, that is much needed, is the fact that anyone can turn their bad decisions into good ones at any given moment. Here are some categories of general stressors that researchers have found may lead young adults to make bad choices through the pandemic. Speak Out to Save Lives – Click Here for 2020-2021 Contest Details!
2021 FBI PG Citizens Academy program nominations – Apply Now
The FBI Pittsburgh Division is now accepting applications and nominations for the 2021 FBI Pittsburgh Citizens Academy Program! Do you know an outstanding Community Leader or Business/Civic Leader who strives to make a positive difference in the surrounding Pittsburgh area, and would benefit from learning more about the inner workings of the FBI? The Citizens Academy is a highly sought after course, that is offered once per year at the FBI Pittsburgh Division. There is no charge for this course, but slots are extremely competitive. Please see below, and call 412-432-4488 with any questions.
To nominate a candidate, please complete the Nomination Form, and have the candidate complete the Application Packet by the deadline of Friday, January 22, 2021!
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2019 FBI Pittsburgh CA Class and Alumni Association Membership Applications
Congratulations to the 2019 Pittsburgh Citizens Academy Class graduates!
Please take a moment to fill out the membership application for the 2019-2020 event season! You will receive your membership card within the next month of having received dues (Dues can be paid electronically here):
FBICAAA 2019-2020 Membership Letter and Application
Please mark your calendars for the 2019 All Class Reunion and Speaker Series on May 30! Details to come soon.
Tree of Life – Law Enforcement Fundraiser
The FBI Pittsburgh Citizens Academy Alumni Association is working to support the Pittsburgh Field office with respect to services related to the Tree of Life Synagogue Massacre . Please give to the Tree of Life Law Enforcement campaign. Monies raised will be used for the FBI Pittsburgh Citizens Academy Alumni Association’s charitable purposes. Please see our GoFundMe page for specific details.
https://www.gofundme.com/tree-of-life-law-enforcement
Annual Membership Renewal Now Available
Renew your Pittsburgh FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association annual membership (Pittsburgh and Eric chapters) by mail using the available form, or via electronic payment. See the membership page for details.
VA Homeless Shelter Coat or Winter Clothing Drive
THANK YOU to everyone who donated a coat or winter clothing item for the VA Homeless Shelter this year- over 200 items were donated and their party today was a great success!
Polar Bear Plunge – Presented by Law Enforcement for Special Olympics PA
The FBICAAA / FBI Pgh team is now registered online for the Fifth Annual Law Enforcement for Special Olympics of WPA Polar Plunge December 6, 2014 at Heinz Field! Please consider joining the team and plunging with us!
When, Where?
All Law Enforcement associated teams will plunge together at Heinz Field on Saturday, December 6 at 1:00pm splash time! Registration that morning begins at 9:30 am. There are things to do before plunging time…including the Chili cook off!
How do I Register?:
To join the team as a Plunger, please click the link below:
http://sopen.convio.net/site/TR/PolarPlunge/PittsburghPolarPlunge?pg=team&fr_id=1050&team_id=1120
On the page – look for the “join this team” link in the box with the member names. Be sure under participation options to SELECT regular plunger not “cool schools plunger”.
Interested in volunteering and not plunging? No worries! You don’t have to jump in to make a difference (although jumping in IS more fun!). Stay on dry land in your “Too Chicken to Plunge” t-shirt, and cheer on your friends and family and snap photos as they take the plunge!