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UNCLASSIFIED Community Outreach in Field Offices Policy Guide The FBI's current program is housed on sos.fbi.gov. COS/COCs should direct questions on promoting the FBI-SOS program to the CID Branch I Violent Crimes Against Children Section, Strategic Initiatives Unit. 3.5. Special Events, such as National Nights Out, State Fairs, SpeciaI Speaking Engagements (Excluding Career Day) COS/COCs may participate in these types of special events to the extent that they advance field office goals of community engagement and interaction in support of FBI missions and consistent with the office's strategic outreach plan. 3.6. Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA) Since 1990, the DCLA has been awarded to individuals or organizations who have made a difference in their local communities in drug and violence education, now expanded to include achievements in the terrorism, crime, drug, gang, violence prevention/education field. ADIC/SACs, with input from the COS/COCs, make the selections every August, based on the guidelines below. Only one candidate is selected per field office per year. Currently, selectees are publically recognized by the field office, at its discretion, and by the FBI Director at FBIHQ annually. A commemorative booklet is available for attendees at the FBIHQ ceremony Please note that FBI employees are not eligible for the award. Also note that candidates must not have prior felony convictions nor be under investigation as a subject in any. jurisdiction, excepting misdemeanor traffic offences, unless this provision is waived for good cause and after consultation or pre-approval by the CRU. 3.6.1. Guidelines for Selecting Candidates The guidelines for selecting candidates are as follows: Strong participatory involvement in and dedication to the furtherance of terrorism, crime, drug, gang, or violence prevention and education at the local, state, or national level.n. Direct, positive involvement in terrorism, crime, drug, gang, or violence prevention and education programs that has specially benefited the community Work within the community's school system while demonstrating leadership to advance terrorism, crime, drug, gang, violence education awareness and curriculum development. Civic achievements in developing a community-based terrorism, crime, drug gang, or violence education awareness program and curriculum development Civic achievements in developing a community-based terrorism, crime, drug, gang, or violence prevention program or participation in local and state legislation which positively affects criminal laws concerning such issues. Exemplify strong contributions as a volunteer worker in local, state, or national parent organizations which seek to inform the public about terrorism, crime, drug. gangs, or violence prevention. 14 UNCLASSIFIED