Last month, Lieutenant Tuck Aurello of the HPD Records Division graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.  Lt. Aurello is one of 254 law enforcement officers from 47 states, the District of Columbia, and 26 countries who graduated from this year’s program.

The FBI National Academy is a 10-week program of professional study and physical training for U.S. and international law enforcement managers. Attendees are nominated by their agency based on demonstrated leadership qualities.  Over the years, HPD has nominated several officers to attend the Academy, with nine graduates currently ranging in rank from Lieutenant to Deputy Chief.

The program provides coursework in intelligence theory, terrorism, management science, behavioral science, law enforcement communication, and forensic science, serving to improve the administration of justice in police departments and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation worldwide. Academy attendees are also able to earn undergraduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia.  In addition to the professional training, FBI National Academy attendees undergo fitness training and graduates undergo their final fitness challenge on the “Yellow Brick Road,” a grueling 6.1-mile run through a hilly, wooded trail built by US Marines. 

“I am honored to have been selected to attend the FBI’s National Academy and grateful to Chief Paul Ferreira, the entire Hawaii Police Department, and my family who supported me as I took part in this once in a lifetime opportunity.  I look forward to sharing what I learned with those I serve in our department and in service to our amazing Big Island community,” said Lt. Aurello in a statement.

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