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FBI El Paso accepting high schoolers for teen academy
By Jocelyn Flores,
15 days ago
EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) — The FBI El Paso Field Office is inviting all interested high schoolers to attend the FBI El Paso Teen Academy.
High schoolers grades 10 through 12 from all accredited high schools are encouraged to apply to the academy, according to a news release from the FBI El Paso Field Office.
The Teen Academy will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. from Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19, at 660 South Mesa Hills.
Any students interested will be evaluated based on their applications including school activities and community involvement. As well, an essay is required to determine if the student is offered a seat, according to the FBI El Paso Field Office.
The application, release form, and essay are due by 5 p.m. on May 30. Submissions for all documents can be emailed to fbi_ep_outreach@fbi.gov. According to the field office, incomplete and late applications will not be accepted.
“Today’s students are tomorrow’s future at the FBI. If you are a student and our mission statement at the FBI-to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States-resonates with you, participating in our Teen Academy is the perfect opportunity to learn more about a career with the FBI,” said FBI El Paso Special Agent in Charge John Morales.
The FBI El Paso Teen Academy will allow students to have hands-on experience on how evidence is collected at crime scenes, how FBI SWAT makes arrests, and learning about terrorism, civil rights, and cyber programs, according to the FBI field office.
Students will also learn from special agents and professionals about investigative tactics and assisting with cases.
For more information on application or the academy, visit their website here .
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