TBI Criminal Justice Forensic Academy
(College Students Only)
The Tennessee Bureau Investigation (TBI) Criminal Justice Forensic Academy, which is administered by the TBI Training and TBI Forensic Services Divisions, is a valuable learning experience for college and university students interested in criminal investigations and/or forensic science. Selected applicants will gain invaluable learning experience in both disciplines that will allow them to correlate their classroom studies with career related experiences from the Academy.
Session 1 (2022)
Session 2 (2022)
Session 3 (2023)
Session 4 (2024)
TBI Criminal Justice Forensic Academy will be held at the Tennessee Fire Services and Codes Enforcement Academy (TFACA) located at 2161 Unionville Deason Rd, Bell Buckle, TN 37020. This Academy is residential and selected candidates will be required to stay full time at TFACA. Lodging and meals will be provided.
2025 Timetable Academy Dates: June 23-27, 2025
Application Period: January 7-March 1, 2025
Virtual Interviews: March 17-April 12, 2025
Selection Notifications: April 18, 2025
Academy Orientation: June 22, 2025
Academy Ends: June 27th, 2024
Qualifications & Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be enrolled in college/university as a sophomore, junior, or senior status in their college/university coursework.
• Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 and submit a full academic transcript.
• One letter of recommendation from a college or university faculty member.
• One maximum 500-word essay on why the applicant wants to attend the Criminal Justice Forensic Academy and how the Academy fits in their overall career plans.
• If selected, be prepared to pass a routine background check successfully.
Students analyzing a model crime scene
Students learning about arson investigations
Students utilizing a simulator for firearms training
Students hearing from TBI leadership