Announcement in Hawaii County
🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT – Big Island Police Captain Buyten Graduates from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety’s School of Police Staff and Command 📍 Location: Hawaiʻi County 📅 Date: May 14, 2026 The Hawaiʻi Police Department is pleased to announce that Captain Edwin A. Buyten has graduated from the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety’s School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC). Captain Buyten, a 24-year veteran of the department and current commander of the Vice Division, completed the 22-week program as part of SPSC Class 625, which was delivered remotely. The class included 44 law enforcement professionals from across the country and required participants to commit 30 to 40 hours per week in addition to their full-time responsibilities. The School of Police Staff and Command is nationally recognized for preparing law enforcement leaders through practical, real-world instruction. The program focuses on leadership, organizational behavior, budgeting, resource allocation, and policy development. Participants are also required to complete written assignments, examinations, and a comprehensive staff study. Captain Buyten’s graduation adds to a long list of professional accomplishments throughout his career. 📰 Full release: https://www.hawaiipolice.gov/police-captain-buyten-graduates-from-northwestern-university-center-for-public-safetys-school-of-police-staff-and-command/ 📞 Have info? Crime Stoppers: (808) 961-8300 🚔 HCPD Non-Emergency: (808) 935-3311 🆘 Emergency: 911 ℹ️ Source: Hawaiʻi Police Department press release https://www.hawaiipolice.gov/police-captain-buyten-graduates-from-northwestern-university-center-for-public-safetys-school-of-police-staff-and-command/ 🔍 Search Reports: searchssh.com 📧 Submit Reports: reportssh.com