Student Success spotlight: Joshua Buday

Monday, April 6, 2020
Written by: Seminole State Staff

Joshua Buday chose to go directly into the workforce after graduating high school in 2004. He completed his police academy training at age 19 and started his law enforcement career as a police officer with the City of Fort Pierce Police Department in 2006, before joining the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) as a State Trooper in 2009.

In 2018, while attending an advanced training course at the College’s Center for Public Safety, Buday met Dr. Sandra Dillard, criminal justice program manager. She told him about the opportunity to earn articulated credit toward a college degree, something that Buday had always wanted to do. 

In Fall 2018, Buday enrolled in the Associate in Science (A.S) Criminal Justice Technology program. Shortly after, Hurricane Michael struck the Florida Panhandle and Buday was assigned by FHP to assist with recovery efforts from the devastation the Category 5 storm left behind. Buday credits the fact that the program is offered completely online and is geared toward law enforcement officers with flexibility built into the assignments as the reasons he was able to stay on track.

“I am grateful to the phenomenal staff and instructors who helped me continue my education despite the demands of my rigorous career. I wouldn’t be here today, walking across the stage without their support. I’m living proof that you can GO State. GO Far,” said Buday. 


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