FBI New Orleans and Tulane University will welcome 30 students from across the state this week at the first-ever Future Law Enforcement Youth Academy (FLEYA) in Louisiana.
The students represent 23 cities, from 16 parishes and 26 different high schools, and one homeschooler. The students range in age and experience, from high-school freshmen to juniors.
Douglas A. Williams, Jr., Special Agent in Charge of FBI New Orleans said they are extremely proud to be working closely with the Tulane University Police Department, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District and other law enforcement partners to create a unique, real-world look at law enforcement and its challenges.
This, and future FLEYA events, are dedicated to the memory of Tulane Police Sergeant Martinus “Mitch” Mitchum, who was shot and killed at a New Orleans High School while working an off-duty detail on February 26, 2021. Sgt. Mitchum’s brother Darnell will be on hand Monday, June 26th to personally welcome and speak to the participants.
Students will stay on campus during the week-long camp and will participate in several events guided by various members of the law enforcement community including the FBI, the Tulane University Police Department, New Orleans Police Department, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, United States Border Patrol, DEA, ATF, Louisiana State Police, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District.
FLEYA is sponsored by FBI New Orleans, the Tulane University Police Department, and the Louisiana Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates.
