Marcos Alonso :
Members of the FBI New York Citizens Academy Alumni Association recently completed a special multi-day trip to the Washington, D.C. area, highlighted by a members-only visit to Quantico, Virginia, that offered an in-depth look at federal training and forensic operations.
According to the official itinerary, the trip ran from March 10 through March 12, 2026, with participants checking in at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Washington, D.C. before the main tour day on March 11. The visit was limited to association members, underscoring the exclusive nature of the program. The schedule required participants to arrange their own transportation to FBI Headquarters in Washington, where a bus picked up the group outside 10th and Pennsylvania Avenue and departed promptly in the morning.
The tour itself ran from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., plus transit time, and began at the FBI Laboratory. There, participants received a presentation on the lab’s mission, forensic capabilities, and scientific disciplines, followed by a guided visit to selected laboratory areas. The remainder of the day took place at the FBI Academy/Training Division, where attendees were scheduled to learn about academy history, training programs for new agents and intelligence analysts, and key sites including Hogan’s Alley, fitness training areas, and firearms ranges. The program also included a presentation by a subject matter expert.
The guidelines show that the visit was carefully structured, with mandatory group transportation, required government-issued identification, advance security screening, and a full-day attendance requirement because the site is a secure facility. Participants were also advised to wear business-casual clothing and closed-toe shoes because of extensive walking and standing during the tour.
The broader itinerary reflected both educational and networking elements. In addition to the main visit, members had plans for a chapter dinner in Washington, D.C. on March 11, followed by a tour of Marine Barracks Washington on March 12.
Taken together, the trip offered alumni members a rare opportunity to deepen their understanding of federal operations, reconnect with fellow graduates, and take part in a carefully coordinated experience designed specifically for the New York chapter.
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