FBINAA Montana-Idaho Chapter

10/15/2025

President Colbert’s final speech as President. Thank you for all your hard work for the chapter.

08/07/2024

Good afternoon! Registration for the Montana/Idaho FBINAA Annual Conference is ending soon, but it’s not too late to sign up today. As a reminder, we are partnering with our awesome friends with the Washington State FBINAA chapter to host the “Fall Northwest Training Conference” at the Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights, WA (Spokane) from September 8-11, 2024. All FBINAA members, retirees, police executives, criminal justice, and law enforcement personnel are welcome (you need not be a chapter member). We are also proud to offer a significant discount for our chapter retirees!

Register here https://lnkd.in/gS-BKbA7 and book your room here by calling (877) 871-6772 or (509) 481-6000 (Provide your Group Reservation Booking ID #29677)

It is not too late to become a sponsor! Follow this link to learn more: Vendor Registration 2024 FBI NAA Northwest Training Conference for the MT / ID / WA Chapters (Spokane, Washington) (zeffy.com)

Our conference will be full of great, relevant classes and a ton of networking opportunities. Classes include Executive Development & Wellness featuring Police Psychologist Dr. Cerise Vablais, Chief Neil Gang, Mr. Paul Butler, Thermo Fisher Scientific Rapid DNA Use with Phoenix Police Det. Jay Hovland, Mr. Bryce Griffith (Financial Planning), Executive Lessons Learned on the Lori Vallow/Charles Vallow case with Sheriff Ron Ball.

We are taking this unique opportunity to assist you in developing your professional network with the top industry vendors and law enforcement leaders, past and present, from three states. We are providing live music at our welcoming events (Sunday night "The Dime Store Prophets," and Tuesday night with country music from Chris Ward), a Golf Tournament, a Wine Tour, a Co****le Tournament, and a raffle includes fine wine, local gift cards, and fi****ms!

We hope to see you there!

05/16/2024

Folks,

This is your May reminder to sign up for the 2024 FBINAA Northwest Training Conference! This joint effort will be the premier Law Enforcement training opportunity this year and you DO NOT want to miss it. Our conference is open to all law enforcement professions and time is running out to get your spot reserved. Forward this email to your friends in Law Enforcement.

2024 FBI NAA Northwest Training Conference
for the MT / ID / WA Chapters (in Spokane, Washington)

The Montana, Idaho, and Washington State FBI National Academy Associates welcome you to our joint Northwest Training Conference at Northern Quest Conference Center in Airway Heights, WA (near Spokane) from September 8-11, 2024. All criminal justice and law enforcement personnel are welcome (you need not be a member). We are also proud to offer a significant discount for our chapter retirees!

REGISTER TODAY to experience:

• QUALITY TRAINING - topics include Major Case After Action, Executive Development & Executive Wellness featuring Dr. Cerise Vablais, Mr. Paul Butler, Thermo Fisher Scientific Rapid DNA Use with Phoenix Police Det. Jay Hovland, Mr. Bryce Griffith Foster & Assc. Financial Planning, Executive Lessons Learned with the Vallow Murder Case, Chief Neil Gang and more...

• PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING: Live Music (Sunday night "The Dime Store Profits," Tuesday night country music from Chris Ward), Golf Tournament, Wine Tour, Co****le Tournament, Raffle includes fine wine, local gift cards, and fi****ms.

• CHAPTER BUSINESS Meetings & State Specific Training

• INDUSTRY SHOWCASE / Emerging Trends & Technology

• AMENITY RICH Facility and Surrounding Areas

• FAMILY FRIENDLY

REGISTER HERE, then book your Hotel Room below: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/e405d5d2-7754-48af-801c-416f751890b9

BOOK YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION TODAY Call (877) 871-6772 or (509) 481-6000 (Provide your Group Reservation Booking ID #29677). Northern Quest provides a complimentary shuttle from Spokane Airport.

NOTE: Zeffy provides free online conference registration to non-profits. We support Zeffy and appreciate this service. You will be asked to donate to keep this platform free. If you opt out, select "custom" and type "$0."

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03/15/2024

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 15th, 2024

FBI National Academy Session 289 Graduation

QUANTICO, VA- One-hundred and ninety-seven law enforcement officers graduated today from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The 289th session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 47 states and the District of Columbia. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 23 countries, four military organizations, and five federal civilian organizations.

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.

FBI Director Christopher Wray delivered remarks at the ceremony. Class spokesperson Heath Jackson, from the Escambia County Sheriff's Office in Brewton, Alabama, represented the graduating officers.

FBI Academy instructors, special agents, and other staff with advanced degrees provide the training; many instructors are recognized internationally in their fields. Since 1972, National Academy students have been able to earn undergraduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia, which accredits all the National Academy courses offered.

A total of 54,985 graduates have completed the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935. The National Academy is held at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, the same facility where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts.

About the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc.

The FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing the highest degree of law enforcement expertise, leadership training, and information to law enforcement executives around the world. The Association’s Mission is “Impacting communities by providing and promoting law enforcement leadership through training and networking.” Association members are graduates of the prestigious FBI National Academy Program. The FBINAA has 14,000+ members representing all 50 states, over 10,200 law enforcement agencies, and 194 countries worldwide. The FBINAA is the strongest law enforcement leadership network in the world. Located in Quantico, VA, the FBINAA is a non-political organization and is not affiliated with any special interest group.

03/14/2024

FBINAA Members!

2024 Scholarship Applications are Open!
Apply by March 31, 2024

The 2024 Scholarship applications open March 1st and close March 31st. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

To be eligible applicant must be:
• The child, step-child, or grandchild of an active member of the FBINAA or Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI.
• A high school senior planning to attend an undergraduate program at an accredited institution of higher learning.

The FBINAA Charitable Foundation annually offers 18 scholarships of $1,000 each to selected high school seniors for post-secondary education at an accredited College or University. This year we are offering an additional scholarship, the Ed Fuller Achievement Award, which will be awarded to the highest scoring applicant. Scholarship applications must be submitted electronically between March 1 and March 31, 2024. Four scholarships will be awarded to each of the four FBINAA Sections, and two to the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI (SFSAFBI).

The intent of this program is to:
• Support and encourage youth development through continuing education at an accredited College or University
• Promote community involvement
• Encourage demonstrated leadership
• Encourage active membership in the FBI National Academy Associates

To be eligible applicant must be:
• The child, step-child, or grandchild of an active member of the FBINAA or Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI.
• A high school senior planning to attend an undergraduate program at an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Students wishing to be considered must hit the apply below tab. Completed applications and academic transcripts are to be submitted electronically.

Only applications submitted electronically between March 1 and March 31, 2024 will be accepted. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. All applicants will be notified of application results.

The FBINAA Charitable Foundation annually offers 18 scholarships of $1,000 each to selected high school seniors for post-secondary education at an accredited College or University. This year we are offering an additional scholarship, the Ed Fuller Achievement Award, which will be awarded to the high...

03/13/2024

FBINAA Montana-Idaho Chapter Fans- Last week, Chapter President Matthew Hicks and Secretary/Treasurer Jaeson White joined Section One Representative Bill Gardiner at Quantico for the Annual Chapter Leadership Summit. We spent three days networking with the other Chapter Leaders from around the world and learning about the best practices and issues facing our beloved profession. We made great connections with the leadership from the Utah and Washington chapters!

The FBI added three more names to the NA Hall of Honor and we were privileged to witness this touching ceremony. We are happy to report that the FBINAA is healthy, and our regional, national and international partnerships are stronger than ever!

02/26/2024

We are pleased to announce the Fall Northwest Training Conference (MT – ID – WA) September 8-11, 2024

In today’s world, so many of our investigations and programs cross jurisdiction and state boundaries, and these cases can only be solved through effective working relationships. In the spirit of cooperation and professional networking, the Montana-Idaho Chapter is combining efforts this year with the outstanding folks at the Washington State Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates to present the Northwest Training Conference at Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights, WA (near Spokane) from September 8-11, 2024. All NA retirees, criminal justice and law enforcement personnel are welcome (you need not be a member). We are also proud to offer a significant discount for our chapter retirees!

NOTE: Zeffy provides online conference registration free of charge to non-profits. We support Zeffy and appreciate this service. You will be asked to donate to keep this platform free. If you opt-out, select "custom" and type "$0."

BOOK YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION TODAY Call (877) 871-6772 or (509) 481-6000 (Provide your Group Reservation Booking ID #29677)

We are still finalizing our agenda, but topics may include Executive Development & Executive Wellness featuring:
-Police Psychologist Dr. Cerise Vablais
- Mr. Paul Butler
-Thermo Fisher Scientific Rapid DNA Use with Phoenix Police Det. Jay Hovland
-Mr. Bryce Griffith (Financial Planning)
-Executive Lessons Learned Multi-State Cult Murder Case review with Sheriff Ron Ball
-Chief Neil Gang and more...

We are taking this unique opportunity to assist you in developing your professional network with the top industry vendors and law enforcement leaders, past and present, from three states. We are providing live music at our welcoming events (Sunday night "The Dime Store Prophets," and Tuesday night with country music from Chris Ward), a Golf Tournament, a Wine Tour, a Co****le Tournament, and a raffle includes fine wine, local gift cards, and fi****ms!

We will be working with dozens of our key Industry Partners to showcase the emerging trends and the latest technology and services! This facility is family friendly and the Spokane area in September offers a wide range of outdoor and shopping experiences!

We will see you there!

The Montana, Idaho, and Washington State FBI National Academy Associates welcome you to our joint Northwest Training Conference at Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights, WA (near Spokane) from September 8-11, 2024. All criminal justice and law enforcement personnel are welcome (you need not be a m...

11/27/2023

Here is the FBINAA Montana-Idaho Chapter Historian, Michael Johnson, keeping up public relations and celebrating "Pink Day" at the Broadway Deli in Boise, Idaho! Way to represent the NA and the FBINAA Montana-Idaho Chapter, Mike!