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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text BY RACHEL YOUNG ” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n
\nBY RACHEL YOUNG<\/p>\n
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\nOn December 15, 2016, members of Generations Against Bullying (GAB) had the special opportunity to take a personal tour of the Wisconsin headquarters of the FBI, a building that doesn\u2019t give tours on a regular basis.<\/p>\n
The group was able to tour the building due to the connections of GAB\u2019s Executive Director, Linda Lee. Lee had met Public Affairs Specialist of Wisconsin\u2019s division of the FBI, Leonard Peace, at an event where her GAB booth and his FBI booth were set up next to each other.<\/p>\n
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\nLee had also participated in the FBI\u2019s Citizens Academy, a program that gives citizens a closer look at the on goings of the FBI and the opportunity to shoot guns and participate in other activities and lessons about the inner workings or the FBI. <\/p>\n
The Greendale students also had the pleasure of being accompanied by Lucas Smith, a GAB Peer Ambassador from Manitowoc, who was presented with the Wisconsin Hero\u2019s Award for all the advocating he does for GAB.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=”Testimonial – Sheridan Scheafer 1″ url_new_window=”off” quote_icon=”on” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#f5f5f5″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”center” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” author=”Sheridan Schaefer” job_title=”Class of ’17” company_name=”Greendale High School” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” border_radii_portrait=”on|90px|90px|90px|90px”]<\/p>\n
\n\u201cIt was nice sharing the experience with the hero of the year and I\u2019m glad I got to know him because he showed that no matter how young you are you can still achieve great things\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off”][et_pb_row background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image – GAB departs Milwaukee FBI” src=”http:\/\/gabnow.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/GAB-FBI-Tour-Group-on-Bus.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” alt=”GAB departs Milwaukee FBI” animation_style=”none” animation_duration=”1000ms” animation_intensity_slide=”50%” show_bottom_space=”on” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text ” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n \nWhen the group arrived in St. Francis, each student was given a visitor badge and asked to go through a security building to check their personal belongings. Per FBI regulations, no cell phones were allowed in the building. After passing through security, the group walked a short distance to the official building and official began their trip.<\/p>\n The first activity for the students was a presentation about social media and its lasting effects. Students talked about the different types of social media and watched videos about the dangers of sending and posting pictures they wouldn\u2019t want all over the internet. <\/p>\n For many students, their favorite part of the entire trip was when an FBI Agent and a Consultant walked the students through the process of tracking someone down based on their IP address and simulating finding someone who sold a fake iPad over eBay.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off”][et_pb_row background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Fellow Peer Ambassador Tess agrees” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n \nFellow Peer Ambassador Tess agrees;<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=”Testimonial – Tess Schaefer 1″ url_new_window=”off” quote_icon=”on” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#f5f5f5″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”center” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” author=”Tess Schaefer ” job_title=”Peer Ambassador” company_name=”Greendale High School” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” border_radii_portrait=”on|90px|90px|90px|90px”]<\/p>\n \n\u201cThe most interesting thing was when they did a mini investigation simulation because you were able to see how they track people down using computer information, such as an IP address”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text ” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n \nAfter the presentation, the group traveled to the Gun Vault where they were educated on the different types of guns and the requirements FBI agents have regarding weapons. From there, the group was guided to the operations room where they got a glimpse of the computer setup and all the people constantly monitoring activity.<\/p>\n One thing that surprised many students was that FBI workers stay in the operations room through all scenarios, and because of this the room is made safe for all types of severe weather.<\/p>\n The students then moved upstairs to the building\u2019s main meeting room. The room was filled with a large conference table and a screen on which the Director of the FBI in Washington DC appears during his weekly check-ins and any time there is a need for his presence. <\/p>\n After learning more about the specific things the FBI specializes in while looking through a huge picture window with a beautiful view of Lake Michigan, the group walked across the hall to look at some historic artifacts of the FBI in a mini museum.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Seeing these artifacts was Sheridan\u2019s favorite part” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n \nSeeing these artifacts was Sheridan\u2019s favorite part.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=”Testimonial – Sheridan Schaefer ” url_new_window=”off” quote_icon=”on” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#f5f5f5″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”center” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” author=”Sheridan Schaefer ” job_title=”Peer Ambassador” company_name=”Greendale High School” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” border_radii_portrait=”on|90px|90px|90px|90px”]<\/p>\n \n\u201cMy favorite part was the history part of the FBI, the mini museum. It was just so interesting to see the history along with what the FBI agent was saying\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – A question that came up multiple times” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n \nA question that came up multiple times concerned the education needed to work for the FBI. Boston thought the answer was very interesting.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=”Testimonial – Ashley Boston” url_new_window=”off” quote_icon=”on” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#f5f5f5″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”center” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” author=”Ashley Boston ” job_title=”Peer Ambassador” company_name=”Greendale High School” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” border_radii_portrait=”on|90px|90px|90px|90px”]<\/p>\n \n\u201cI think it\u2019s cool that you can become an agent no matter what. It doesn’t matter what you studied. It’s based off hard work and intelligence\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – For AFS student Mohsin Khan” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n \nFor AFS student Mohsin Khan, learning about the FBI was particularly fascinating.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=”Testimonial – Mohsin Khan” url_new_window=”off” quote_icon=”on” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#f5f5f5″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”center” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” author=”Mohsin Khan” job_title=”Peer Ambassador” company_name=”Greendale High School- AFSUSA Student” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” border_radii_portrait=”on|90px|90px|90px|90px”]<\/p>\n \n\u201cI came to know for the first time that the FBI is independent. They deal with all sorts of crimes\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – To conclude the tour” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n \nTo conclude the tour, each student received an FBI hat and the group took a picture in front of a huge FBI seal on the wall.<\/p>\n Principal Steve Lodes accompanied the trip and believes it was very beneficial.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=”Testimonial – Steve Lodes ” url_new_window=”off” quote_icon=”on” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#f5f5f5″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”center” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” author=”Steve Lodes ” job_title=”Principal ” company_name=”Greendale High School” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” border_radii_portrait=”on|90px|90px|90px|90px”]<\/p>\n \n\u201cI think the students were exposed to not only some good information regarding cyber-bullying, but also to the career pathways that exist in the Department of Justice and the FBI,\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cFor me the most interesting part was the glimpse we were able to get of a working FBI branch and to hear about the variety of backgrounds and education all of the agents have.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=”Testimonial – Tess Schaefer 3″ url_new_window=”off” quote_icon=”on” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#f5f5f5″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”center” use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#595959″ border_style=”ridge” author=”Tess Schaefer ” job_title=”Peer Amabassador” company_name=”Greendale High School” body_font=”Playfair Display||||” body_font_size=”20″ body_text_color=”#595959″ custom_padding=”18px|18px|18px|18px” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” border_color_all=”#595959″ border_width_all=”0px” border_style_all=”ridge” border_radii_portrait=”on|90px|90px|90px|90px”]<\/p>\n \n\u201cSomething I didn’t know and learned today is that there are individual FBI sites operating across the nation at all times no matter what,\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Lodes also believes the students” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n \nLodes also believes the students who went on the trip represented GHS very well.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=”Testimonial – Steve Lodes ” url_new_window=”off” quote_icon=”on” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#f5f5f5″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”center” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” author=”Steve Lodes ” job_title=”Principal ” company_name=”Greendale High School” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” border_radii_portrait=”on|90px|90px|90px|90px”]<\/p>\n \n\u201cThey were attentive, inquisitive, and fun,\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Overall, the trip was a great” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n \nOverall, the trip was a great, once in a lifetime learning experience for both the students and adults who went.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image – FBI HAT” src=”http:\/\/gabnow.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/FBI.jpg” alt=”FBI HAT” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” max_width=”120px” show_bottom_space=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.92″ \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" GAB selected to enjoy a private tour of the Wisconsin headquarters of the FBI BY RACHEL YOUNG On December 15, 2016, members of Generations Against Bullying (GAB) had the special opportunity to take a personal tour of the Wisconsin headquarters of the FBI, a building that doesn\u2019t give tours on a regular basis. 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