Hawaii Police Department's 93rd Police Recruit Class Graduation Part One 2 12 21

The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s 93rd Police Recruit Class Recognition Ceremony was held on Friday, February 12, 2021, at the Public Safety Building in Hilo. In accordance with current social distancing restrictions, this was a private ceremony limited to only police personnel and guest speakers. Friends, family, and members of the public were able to view the ceremony live by visiting the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Facebook page. The 93rd Police Recruit Class began their training on August 17, 2020. They started off as 24 strangers who had come together from as far away as Germany, the Philippines, Canada, Guam, New Jersey, Virginia, Oklahoma, Kansas, Moloka‘i,  and from all over the Big Island. In the end, after six months of intensive training, 22 police recruits remained and graduated. Officers came from a variety of backgrounds and previous career paths. Some had worked previously in the retail, restaurant, and hospitality industries, while others worked as a teacher, bus driver, an auto mechanic, and a park ranger.  Class Officers include Officer Michael Gusman, Class President, Officer Stephen Pangle, Vice President, Officer Jason Lin, Secretary, and Officer Jade Thomas, Treasurer.