Events
Past Events
“Capturing Pablo” – FBI Houston CAAA and DEA Houston CA partnership program
May 2, 2024 What a unforgettable experience spending the day with Stephen Murphy and Javier Pena, retired DEA agents whose story inspired “Narcos” hit series on Netflix. In honor of Law Enforcement Month (May), the FBI Houston Citizens Academy Alumni Association and...
FBI Houston CAAA meets with global leaders in Washington, DC
April 10 to 12, 2024, during FBI Houston CAAA tour to Washington, DC, we embarked on an exhilarating journey beyond the gates of Quantico. Our visit started with a private coffee meeting with Senator John Cornyn of Texas. What an exciting time to be at the Capitol!...
FBI Houston CAAA – recognized as Community Partner at the Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Event
On March 20th, FBI Houston CAAA partnered with the Houston Airports in a Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention focused event. The primary expectation for the April 20 event was to educate as many folks as possible on the seriousness of this issue that is...
Dinner Meeting with Houston’s New SAC Douglas Williams
On April 23rd, the FBI Houston Citizens Academy Alumni Association proudly welcomed Houston's new Special Agent in Charge, Douglas Williams, to our distinguished gathering. It proved to be an unforgettable evening marked by enriching alumni connections, the privilege...
FBI Houston CAAA visits Quantico
April 10, 2024 Quantico One of the amazing bonuses of being involved with the FBI Houston Citizens Academy Alumni Association is that, not only do we have opportunities to engage with fabulous, exclusive speakers and attend great informational, timely discussions but...
Human Trafficking Awareness Event
On the poignant evening of Wednesday, March 20th, our Citizens Academy Alumni Association joined hands with the FBI Houston Field Office to host a profoundly moving Human Trafficking Awareness discussion. The atmosphere was charged with emotion as a courageous...
Monthly Luncheon Presentation with Houston Rodeo Chair Pat M. Phillips
Houston Rodeo Chair Pat M. Phillips, thank you for opportunity to learn about the plans for 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The best of luck as the month long celebration starts shortly! Thank you Michael E. Anderson, MBA, CFE, President of the Society of...
2024 Annual Association Membership Meeting
FBI Houston CA in community: Houston Police Department SRG Training Support
I must say it was quite an experience participating as a mock protester interfacing with the mounted patrol officers and SRG cadets. Seeing them work together in crowd control tactics and other disruptive crowd control situations was enlightening. If I had it to do...
FBI Houston CA in the community: volunteering at the Chevron Marathon
January 14, 2024 What a meaningful community engagement! Our association members volunteered at the largest sporting event in Houston - Chevron Marathon. In close partnership with Houston Police Department's Alumni Association, members volunteered at the finish line...
Increase of Hate Crimes in the Greater Houston area
On Monday, February 5th, immediately following the Annual Membership Meeting, our Citizens Academy Alumni Association collaborated with the local FBI Houston Field Office for a crucial and timely discussion on the rise of hate crimes in the Greater Houston Area. The...
FBI Houston CA Alumni in the Community: K9 training at IAH airport
December 18, 2023 I just wanted to provide feedback on this opportunity. I volunteered this afternoon (my 19-year-old daughter went with me). It was a great experience! The TSA coordinator was very nice and answered lots of questions, the trainers were great as well....
Holiday Networking Event
Here are some photos from our 2023 Holiday Gathering. Thank you Sarah MacGruder (2023 Alumni) and her company Savvy Oil and Gas for sponsoring this memorable evening.
Congratulations – Hafeez Rangwala
June 28 - 30, 2023. Boston, MA. Congratulations to Hafeez Rangwala, Past President of FBI Houston CAAA and current Board member of the FBI National CAAA! During the 2023 FBI National CAAA Leadership Conference in Boston, Hafeez was recognized with the Certificate of...
Volunteering opportunity: K9 Training at Hobby Airport
All January 2024 Hobby Airport K9 is in need of decoy role players to assist in their upcoming K9 training sessions at Hobby Airport. Below are the open dates/times for January 2024. If you have an interest and have some spare time to share with their K9 units, they...
2024 FBI Houston CAAA Members Annual Meeting
Annual Membership Meeting Monday, February 5th 6:00 - 6:45pm Children’s Assessment Center 2500 Bolsover St, Houston, TX 7700 RSVP by Thursday, February 1st via email to: Mark Matranga [email protected] ...
February Luncheon: Rodeo Houston Chair Pat Mann Phillips
Wednesday, February 7th 11:30am Presented in partnership with Houston Chapter of Former Agents of the FBI and The Society of FBI Alumni. Very limited seats, sign up SOON! Payment will be processed on site, prior to the luncheon. Christie’s Seafood and Steaks 6026...
Inaugural President’s Dinner
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 FBIHouston CAAA President Sandija Bayot hosted the Inaugural President' Dinner. All former Presidents, current board members as well as past association's leadership was in attendance. It was an evening of meaningful fellowship, valuable...
Congratulations to the FBI Houston Citizens Academy 2023 graduating class
Welcome Reception – 2023 Class of Citizens Academy
August 28, 2023 The FBI Houston CAAA board had the distinct pleasure of welcoming the incoming 2023 Citizens Academy Class. Our Interim President and event sponsor, Sandija Bayot, set the tone with warm introductory remarks and invited each class member to express...
Notes and a Fall 2023 invitation
Dear FBI Houston Citizens Alumni Association member, It was such a pleasure meeting you and, in some cases, reconnecting with you during the recent Meet-and-Greet with our COS Evelyn and Acting SAC. Thank you for your continued support, active membership and expressed...
2023 FBI Houston CAAA Annual Members Meeting
Annual Membership Meeting Monday, September 11th 6:30pm – 7:30pm Children’s Assessment Center 2500 Bolsover St, Houston, TX 77005
Meet Houston FBI SAC James Smith
When: Thursday, January 5, 2023, 5:30 to 7:00 PM Where: El Tiempo Cantina, 12440 US 290 Frontage Road, Houston, TX 77092 Meet a fascinating leader, learn about exciting upcoming opportunities and network with other alumni. Light bites will be provided. All patrons...
Congratulations to the Houston FBICAAA 2022 graduating class
2023 Calendar of Events
When: Thursday, January 5, 2023, 5:30 to 7:00 PM Where: El Tiempo Cantina, 12440 US 290 Frontage Road, Houston, TX 77092 Meet the SAC. A social function allowing the CAAA members to meet the SAC and other members of the Houston Field Office. February: Educational...
TSA Volunteers wanted
An invitation from the FBI Pittsburgh CAAA
Human Trafficking Prosecutions (via Zoom) Wednesday, September 14. 9:30 to 10:30 EST Meeting with the Operation TEN (Trafficking Ends Now) AUSA in the US Attorney's Office for the Western District of PA This program will feature Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca...
Spies and International Intrigue – The Rich Garcia presentation
August 30, 2022 Retired FBI Special Agent Richard Garcia delivered an excellent and riveting presentation filled with spies and international intrigue, the stuff that movies are made from. We would not be a bit surprised if that is exactly what happens. Alumni should...
Always reserve judgement until you know all the facts
FBICAAA’s Distinguished Speaker Series presents Rich Garcia.
August 30th at 6:30 PM Trini Mendenhall Community Center 1414 Wirt Road If you wish to bring a guest, RSVP them here: Guest RSVP Mr. Garcia is the principal of the 3RB Consulting Group, LLC. The 3RB Consulting Group, LLC utilizes its extensive global network to...
New SAC for FBI Houston – Jim Smith
Jim Smith went from managing aircraft maintenance, to airline powerplant engineer, to now managing the FBI Houston field Office as the Special Agent in Charge (SAC). Prior to being named SAC by Director Christopher Wray, Mr. Smith served as a chief of staff to the...
PSA Contest Winners Announced
Congratulations to these students and high schools who participated in the Academy's Public Service Announcement contest. All submitted were remarkable, yet these 3 were selected as outstanding.
Public Service Announcement (PSA) video contest for Houston-area high school students [UPDATED]
Crime Stoppers of Houston and the FBI Houston Citizens Academy Alumni Association (CAAA) have partnered to host a Public Service Announcement (PSA) video contest for Houston-area high school students.
FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association’s annual meeting
Date: Feb. 10th Time: 6:30pm CST Location: Dave Ward Building, Crime Stoppers of Houston 3001 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 Deadline for RSVPs is Monday, February 7. RSVP via email to: Allen Owen <[email protected]>
Time to renew your membership for 2022!
Paid Members Only Event – Special Agent Tony Cattelan discusses the 2018 Beaumont bombing and the subsequent arrest of Jonathan Matthew Torres
January 27th at 5:30pm CST via Zoom. Register for this event when you renew your membership or join. The Beaumont Bombing In April 2018 just one month after the Austin serial bombings, an improvised explosive device was discovered at a Starbucks in Beaumont, Texas....
Online Safety Awareness Virtual Community Event: Learn How to Keep Kids Safe Online
Due to an IT issue, the FBI Charleston WV Citizens Academy Alumni Association will be now be hosting tomorrow night’s event on Zoom. Only current members can see this content. The information to join is below. If you previously shared the event with friends, families,...
FBICAAA Lifetime & Premier Member Breakfast
On Thursday, November 18th, your FBICAAA held our Lifetime and Premier Members Breakfast featuring guest speaker Rhonda Kuykendall, a member of the Board of Directors of Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) and chairs the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Human...
National Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, Sept. 2021
From left to right: Vice President & President elect Travis Green, current President Allen Owen and our past Chapter President Hafeez Rangwala All attendees at National Leadership Conference in Las Vegas
PSA 2020-2021 Awards Presentation
The FBI Houston CAAA joined Crime Stoppers and other organizations to sponsor a PSA contest to warn of the dangers of sextortion.
Chapter of Excellence Award for 2019
FBI Houston CAAA wins Chapter of Excellence Award
MEMBERS ONLY WEBINAR OPPORTUNITY – DETECTING AND PREVENTING FRAUD IN CORPORATE AMERICA
EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS ONLY WEBINAR OPPORTUNITY DETECTING AND PREVENTING FRAUD IN CORPORATE AMERICA Live Dialogue and Virtual Networking with VERNON BECK 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20th via Zoom Fraud is the number one culprit affecting many company profit margins today....
A Thank You from the FBI Miami Citizens Academy Alumni Association
FBI Houston CAAA assists FBI Miami CAAA following tragic loss.
Important – FBI Houston CAAA Website Data Compromise
Important information about a data compromise through our website.
Final Results! 24-Hour Flash Donation Drive
$8,000 donation to the Houston Police Foundation has been made!
Letter to Community Partners Re FBI Minneapolis Investigation
The role of the FBI in the investigation into the death of George Floyd
Letter from SAC Turner – COVID 19
New update regarding the current operations of the FBI Houston Field Office.
COVID-19: Rise in Fraud Schemes
Rise in fraud schemes related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Update – FBI Houston CAAA Events & Activities
Updates on events and activities hosted by the FBI Houston CAAA.
2019 DCLA – Tim Miller
2019 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award winner announced!