FBI National Academy Associates
Hawai'i Chapter

Since 1971

Serving State of Hawai'i, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Northern Marianas, American Samoa, Republic of Palau, and Guam
Thomas shopay

President's Message

Aloha Fellow FBI NAA Hawaii Chapter Members,

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to our Immediate Past President, Wade Maeda, for his outstanding leadership and the excellent work he and his team did in organizing our most recent Re-Trainer on Maui. The event was a great success, well-coordinated, engaging, and meaningful for all who attended. Mahalo, Wade, for your dedication and commitment to the Hawaii Chapter.

As I begin my term as your chapter president, I’m excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. Planning is already underway for our 2026 Re-Trainer, which will be held on the Island of Hawaii, on the beautiful Kona side. We are committed to making this another memorable and valuable experience for all attendees.

I look forward to collaborating with our executive board and members over the coming year. If you have suggestions, questions, or would like to get more involved, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Until we gather again on the Big Island, take care and stay connected.

Mahalo,
Thomas Shopay III
President
FBI NAA Hawaii Chapter
Session #257

WHAT IS FBINAA


 
10-week Program

The FBI National Academy is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement managers nominated by their agency heads because of demonstrated leadership qualities. The 10-week program—which provides coursework in intelligence theory, terrorism and terrorist mindsets, management science, law, behavioral science, law enforcement communication, and forensic science—serves to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies at home and abroad and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation worldwide.

Leaders and managers of state, local, county, tribal, military, federal, and international law enforcement agencies attend the FBI National Academy. Participation is by invitation only, through a nomination process. Participants are drawn from every U.S. state and territory and from international partner nations.
Academy Associates

The FBI National Academy Associates, Inc., is a dynamic organization of over 17,000 law enforcement professionals who actively work to continue developing higher levels of competency, cooperation, and integrity across the law enforcement community.


Hawaii Chapter

The FBINAA Hawaii Chapter was organized in 1971 and currently consists of over 100 active members representing the State of Hawaii, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Northern Marianas, America Samoa, the Republic of Palau and Guam.