Type Of Business:
County law enforcement department
Expertise:
Community relations; Problem solving; Leadership; Teamwork
Major Product/SVS:
Law enforcement and community protection of a 688-square-mile district
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing and listening to music; Playing the drums and other percussion instruments; Jogging; Walking
Education Degrees:
Associate Degree in Police Science, Hawaii Community College (1980)
Affiliations Awards:
Lifetime Member, Ambassador Program, The United States Junior Chamber; Lifetime Member, National PTA; Lifetime Member, Junior Chamber International (JCI) Inc.
State/Country of Origin:
HI/USA
Children's Names:
Stacie, Jonathan-Richard, Chance
Date of Distinction:
11/1/2010
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was having the opportunity to share his experiences and knowledge gained through his involvement with the The United States Junior Council and PTA in terms of leadership and community involvement. The knowledge imparted to police officers under his supervision provided them with an insight on how to deal with community issues and improve their relationships with members of the community.
Number Of Years In Profession:
39
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to being grounded and open to new ideas and thinking outside of the box.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after he returned from Vietnam, when, on a dare, he took the exam, passed and began his career in law enforcement.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Sanborn is in his 38th year with the Hawaii Police Department and has been captain for the last four years. He joined law enforcement after six years with the U.S. Navy Reserve and a tour in Vietnam. His department's jurisdiction covers one of eight districts on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Enforcing policies for a large demographically diverse region; Managing the district and its resources to ensure the safety of the local and transient populations; Bringing community groups and various agencies together to work in unison
Education Certifications:
Various Law Enforcement Certifications
Awards/Honors:
County Supervisor of the Year, Hawaii Police Department (2002); Hawaii State Law Enforcement Officer of the Year (1997, 2003); Top Cop Award (1997, 2003); Clint Dunagan Memorial Award (1979-80); 10 Outstanding Young Men of America (1978, 1980)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Sanborn intends to retire and get more involved in his community.