Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport Announces John Van Etten as Deputy Chief of Police
Dec 4, 2012
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport Announces John Van Etten as Deputy Chief of Police
PANAMA CITY, FL (Dec. 3, 2012) – Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) has named John Van Etten as the new Deputy Chief of Police. He will work alongside Chief of Police Barbara Montgomery to oversee ECP’s Airport Police Department, which is responsible for making visits to the airport a safe and secure traveling experience.
Van Etten brings 28 years of service and experience in law enforcement to the position. For the past eight years, he was the police chief for the Panama City Police Department; prior to that, he served as the Deputy Chief of Police within the same agency for five consecutive years.
His formal education includes a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Columbia Southern University. He has attended the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy–a program less than one percent of law enforcement executives have the privilege of attending.
Van Etten also received specialized leadership training through the Criminal Justice Executive Institute Senior Leadership Program.
“John will be a strong addition to the airport’s team,” said John Wheat, ECP’s executive director. “His experience, specialized training and passion for the community make him an important asset.”
For more information on Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, visit www.iflybeaches.com.
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About Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport:
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) offers the region’s lowest average airfares and is located less than 30 minutes from Panama City Beach, Panama City and the beaches of South Walton. Today, with service from Delta and Southwest Airlines, ECP provides daily flights to worldwide destinations, including direct flights to Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, Nashville and Orlando. The first international airport to be built in more than a decade, ECP provides Northwest Florida communities with first-class facilities and major economic development opportunities. ECP is THE gateway to visitors seeking Northwest Florida’s famous beaches.