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Rick Robinson, Chair
C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D.
John Bertsch, Vice Chair
Mayor
Wendy Botelho, Member
Arthur Buckman, Member
Lloyd Enriquez, Member
Eileen Lacerte, Member
Jacob Tavares, Member
Greg Yamada, Member
Police Commission
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9•Hilo,Hawai‘i 96720
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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Notice is hereby given of the following matters to be considered by the PoliceCommission of the
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DATE:FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2025
TIME:10:00A.M.
PLACE:
25 AUPUNI ST., SUITE 1401, HILO, HI
CALL TO ORDERAND ROLLCALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Testimony must be related to an item on the agenda. Statements from the public will be
taken nowor when the respective agenda item is called.
NEW BUSINESS
1.Police Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz’s Request to Withdraw HisResignation
The Police Commission will: (1) allow Police Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz an
opportunity to provide a statement regarding his request to withdraw his resignation;
(2) open thefloor to any questions the Police Commissionersmay have regarding
Police Chief Moszkowicz’s statement; and (3) consider whether to approvePolice
Chief Moszkowicz’s request to withdraw his resignation.
2.Discussion of Agenda items related to the Position of Chief of Police for the
Police Commission’s Meeting on July 18, 2025. The Police Commission will
discuss agenda items related to the position of Chief of Police for its meeting on
July 18, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SESSION(CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)
The commission may, if deemed necessary, hold an executive session pursuant to Hawaii
Revised Statutes, Section 92-5(a)(2) and/or (4), to consider the hire, evaluation, dismissal,
or discipline of an officer or employee or of charges brought against the officer or
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Hawaii Police Commission
Special Meeting Agenda
July 10, 2025
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employee, where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involvedand/or to
consult with the commission’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the
commission’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the
Kailua-Kona, HI.
ADJOURNMENT
Submitting Written Testimony: Written testimony may be submitted via email at
Charisse.Correa@hawaiicounty.gov, by mail, or in person to the Police Commission’s office at
noon, two business days before the meeting.
: Testimony must be related to an item on the agenda. The Commission will
Oral Testimony
hear public testimony at the beginning of the meeting or when the respective agenda item is
called, or as allowed at the sole discretion of the Chair. Testifiers will be limited to five (5)
minutes; please plan accordingly.
Special Assistance:The in-person meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you
need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the
commission’s secretary by phone at (808) 932-2950 or by email at
Charisse.Correa@hawaiicounty.gov as soon as possible, preferably three days before the
meeting date. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled.
Upon request, this notice is available in alternate/accessible formats.
From:Alethea Rebman
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:In support of keeping Ben Moszkowicz as Chief
Date:Tuesday, June 24, 2025 12:54:57 PM
To the Hawaii County Police Commission,
I write in strong support of keeping Ben Moszkowicz as the Chief of Police for Hawaii County.
I am a part-time resident of Hawaii County and my firm has a Hilo office. I worked with Ben when he was an officer
and I was a prosecutor, and I have watched his work through the years though we did not keep in touch.
Chief Ben has been doing excellent work at a very tough job on the Big Island. We all understand the problem of
Mayor Blangiardi enticing him back to Honolulu when it was not the mayor's job to give and Ben taking that
opportunity, but it does not mean that he is not devoted to work on the Big Island and that he is not the best
person for the job.
Thank you for your time,
Alethea Rebman
Mitsuyama & Rebman LLLC
MakaiTower
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Statement of Support for Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz
I would like to personally express my full support for Police Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz and affirm my
retirement, I held the position of Assistant Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau, which placed me
as third in command within the department and afforded me the opportunity to work closely with Chief
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Sincerely,
From:ProfessionalClass
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Regarding Hawaii Police and ICE officers
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 8:40:49 AM
Aloha,
As a resident of Kailia-Kona, I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and Police Commission to issue a
public commitment to NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The Hawaii
County Police Department is tasked with protecting Hawaii County residents, not the federal
government. Our tax dollars support the department to ensure safety and justice for all who call
Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or political affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification and
warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses, schools, and churches. How are residents to
know whether these are “ICE agents” or homegrown criminals impersonating ICE and preying upon
the vulnerable? The Police Department must ensure that Hawaii County residents are protected
from such actions, and that law enforcement is not collaborating with or enabling operations that
violate due process and constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust, and the department’s
policies, partnerships, and leadership must reflect the values and legal protections owed to every
resident of this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community.
Belinda Pate
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The Police Department must ensure that Hawaii County residents are protected from such
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Beth Goodwin
From:Bill Greentree
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:HPD & ICE
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 6:19:25 AM
Aloha,
As a resident of Waimea I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and Police Commission to issue a
public commitment to NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The Hawaii
County Police Department is tasked with protecting Hawaii County residents, not the federal
government. Our tax dollars support the department to ensure safety and justice for all who call
Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or political affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification and
warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses, schools, and churches. How are residents to
know whether these are “ICE agents” or homegrown criminals impersonating ICE and preying upon
the vulnerable? The Police Department must ensure that Hawaii County residents are protected
from such actions, and that law enforcement is not collaborating with or enabling operations that
violate due process and constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust, and the department’s
policies, partnerships, and leadership must reflect the values and legal protections owed to every
resident of this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community.
William Greentree
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From:Brooke Brebrick
To:Correa, Charisse
Cc:Moszkowicz, Benjamin;Alameda, Christian (Kimo)
Subject:Written Testimony for Special Meeting of the Hawaii County Police Commission
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 9:04:49 AM
Attachments:Urgent Action_ Stop ICE in Hawaii Bbrebrick.pdf
Urgent Action_ Stop ICE in Hawaii Bbrebrick.pdf
Aloha,
Please see below and attached my written testimony regarding the upcoming Special Meeting
of the Hawaii County Police Commission. I appreciate your time and consideration on this
important matter.
Mahalo
To Whom It May Concern
Aloha,
As a resident of Hawaii Island, I strongly urge the Hawaii County Police Commission and our Police Chief to
issue a clear and public commitment to not support, cooperate with, or assist in any way with Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), or the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) in carrying out immigration enforcement actions within our county.
Hawaii Island is a place of deep cultural heritage, community interdependence, and values rooted in aloha, respect,
and protection for all who live here, regardless of immigration status. The Hawaii County Police Department is
funded by and accountable to the people of this island, not to federal immigration agencies whose tactics often
violate the principles of justice, due process, and public trust.
We are gravely concerned by reports of masked individuals operating without identification or warrants, detaining
or abducting people from streets, homes, schools, businesses, and places of worship. These actions are not only
terrifying, they raise legitimate questions about legality, impersonation, and civil rights violations. How are our
neighbors supposed to distinguish between legitimate law enforcement and potential bad actors exploiting federal
agency authority to sow fear and division?
Participation or cooperation with such agencies damages the fabric of our community. It discourages vulnerable
residents from reporting crimes, seeking help, or cooperating with local law enforcement when necessary. This
endangersall of us and undermines the mission of the police department to serve and protect every member of our
island community. Public safety cannot exist without public trust, and public trust depends on the department
upholding transparency, accountability, and respect for constitutional protections.
I respectfully urge the Hawaii County Police Commission to
Publicly state that our police department will not assist or participate in ICE HSI DHS operations
Require officers to identify themselves clearly at all times
Ensure that no local resources, funding, or infrastructure be used in support of federal immigration
enforcement
Reaffirm the department’s commitment to equal protection and service to all residents of Hawaii Island,
regardless of immigration status
Mahalo for your time, attention, and commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of our entire community at this
crucial time.
With respect
Brooke Brebrick
Kamuela, HI 96743
From:Calley O"Neill
To:Correa, Charisse
Cc:Calley O"Neill;dbock@westhawaiitoday.com;Burnett, John
Subject:Please practice with Aloha and Respect for all Hawai"i"s People
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 8:09:42 PM
Dear Hawai’i County,
I have seen the effect of fear in our more immigrants, especially our Latino
communities. And it doesn't feel anything like Aloha or support or gratitude.
If we are not of Hawaiian descent, we are all immigrants. That is clear.
Latino people I know work really really hard, do tough jobs, pay taxes, are upright
citizens, and contribute greatly to our community.
Here's what my family and I expect of you:
Do not cooperate with ice raids or arrests. It's clear to all of us that we are a living
with a heartless and cruel administration and I think it's really important for the
Aloha state to stand apart in respect for all people and all their immense
contributions.
The fear created by ICE actions hurts our
local farms, ranches, businesses, and neighborhoods. Fear also harms the
fabric of our
community as people avoid public spaces such as school, church,
cultural/arts gatherings, social
services and healthcare services.
Our island community relies on our police department to execute its mission
in good faith and
the spirit of aloha for all residents of all ethnicities all the time.
Our island community needs the police department to
practice its stated core values of "Integrity, Professionalism, Compassion,
Teamwork, and
Community satisfaction" for ALL residents during this dangerous time of ICE
and other
immigration-related federal agency expansion and abuse.
Our island community expects the police department to fulfill its vision of
"providing the highest
qualitypolice service to achieve publicsatisfaction making Hawaii Island a
safe place to live, visit, and conduct business”
.Malama Honua,
Calley
Calley O’Neill
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Kamuela, Hawai’i 96743
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From:Tina Marie
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Urgent Action re: ICE and Immigration
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 8:49:50 AM
Aloha,
As a resident ofWaikoloa Village, I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and
Police Commission to issue a public commitment to NOT support or
assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions.
The Hawaii County Police Department is tasked with protecting Hawaii
County residents, not the federal government. Our tax dollars support the
department to ensure safety and justice for all who call Hawaii Island
home, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or political
affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without
identification and warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses,
schools, and churches.
How do residents know whether these are “ICE agents” or homegrown
criminals impersonating ICE and preying upon the vulnerable?
The Police Department must ensure that Hawaii County residents are
protected from such actions, and that law enforcement is not collaborating
with or enabling operations that violate due process and constitutional
rights.
Public safety requires trust, and the department’s policies, partnerships, and
leadership must reflect the values and legal protections owed to every
resident of this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our
community.
Christina Marie Even
Mahalo,
From:Deirdre Roney
To:Correa, Charisse
Cc:Deirdre Ann Roney
Subject:Written Testimony 7.10.25 Special Meeting, Agenda Item Chief Moszkowicz Behavior
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 11:41:15 AM
To the Hawai’i County Police Commission re Agenda Item re Chief Ben Moszkowicz Resignation Submission and
Hawai’i County Police Department ICE Complicity via Existing MOUs:
I, Deirdre Roney, Kona, Hawai’i Island, submit this testimony on behalf of concerned community residents:
Anonymous Testimony to the Hawaii County Police Commission
Re: Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz – July 10, 2025
Aloha Commissioners,
We submit this testimony anonymously as concerned residents of Hawaii Island. We
urge you to consider the long-term consequences of decisions around public safety
leadership—especially when that leadership has failed to uphold the rights and dignity
of our most vulnerable residents.
The concerns we raise are not based on isolated incidents. They reflect a troubling
pattern of civil rights violations, witnessed and experienced by families across Hawaii
Island. These stories have been shared quietly, with fear and pain, by those impacted
and those who dared to stand alongside them. What we describe here has been seen,
documented, and felt—leaving lasting harm and eroding public trust in the very
departments meant to protect us.
This is not merely a matter of immigration policy. It is a matter of civil rights,
community trust, and public safety.
On March 10, 2025, Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz publicly stated:
“Our role is not to do immigration enforcement. At the same time, part of
our role and responsibility is to ensure things are done safely and people are
treated humanely and the rights of everyone are protected.”
But the actions taken under his leadership have repeatedly failed to uphold this
commitment.
A Pattern of Harm and Collaboration with ICE
February 27, 2025 – School-Based Family Separation
A minor was removed from their Hawaii Department of Education school and placed
into ICE custody after the minor’s father was racially profiled during a so-called “welfare
check.” The father had done nothing wrong—he was simply in the wrong place at the
wrong time. But HSI agents used that encounter to detain him. Later, the Hawaii Police
Department (HPD) actively collaborated with ICE to locate the minor and facilitate their
removal from school.
Chief Moszkowicz defended the incident by claiming the father wanted his keiki to be
with him. But that justification sidesteps the truth: this nightmare began with racial
profiling and was made worse by HPD’s failure to offer legal support, advocacy, or care.
It’s not about whether a father wanted to be with his keiki—it’s about why he was
detained in the first place, and why HPD did nothing to defend due process or dignity.
This keiki was not a victim of trafficking. He was enrolled in school, safe, and under the
consistent care of a loving parent. None of that mattered. HPD did not challenge ICE’s
actions. Instead, they supported the removal and reportedly detained the minor in the
local police facility—the first known instance of keiki being held at the Hawaii
County Police Department for deportation proceedings.
In a March 10, 2025 interview, Chief Moszkowicz described HPD’s role as a
“humanitarian handoff.” But what is humanitarian about removing keiki from school
without legal counsel, due process, or emotional support? This should never have
happened. Keiki should never be forced into fear and instability—especially with the
help of those who are sworn to protect them.
March 5–6, 2025 – Unlawful Entry, Profiling, and Obstruction
On March 5, HSI agents arrived at a South Kona residence under the false pretense of
conducting a “welfare check” for an unaccompanied minor who didn’t live there. The
interaction quickly escalated into racial profiling and intimidation. HSI agents tried to
coerce multiple individuals—including keiki—into identifying themselves as
undocumented. No warrant was presented, yet a man—who was not in uniform and
claimed to be an HPD officer when asked—stood by and did nothing.
This individual later claimed he was there “to ensure nothing got violent.” But what
about the violence of being profiled? Of fearing you’ll be taken from your home? Of
being forced into self-incrimination? That is emotional, legal, and psychological
violence. If community advocates had not arrived quickly, those individuals would likely
have been detained.
On March 6, HSI returned with a warrant. They forcibly entered the home and detained
multiple family members, including keiki. HPD did not intervene—they obstructed. A
confirmed emergency contact, verified by HIDOE staff, arrived at the police station and
was denied access. Officers refused to verify their identity with the parent, refused to
connect them with ICE, and shut them out completely.
Later, an attorney called the station to reach their client. The officer refused to connect
them. When the attorney called back to request an interpreter for their client and speak
with the HSI agent, they were placed on hold—then hung up on.
When this was brought to Chief Moszkowicz’s attention, he claimed confusion and
promised to issue guidance. But months later, there has been no public follow-up. No
policy change. No accountability.
This was not confusion. This was an obstruction.
This was not neutrality. This was complicity.
May 7, 2025 – Another Raid, the Same Harm
Another large-scale ICE raid occurred, with HPD officers present. This time, ICE had a
judicial warrant—but only after initiating contact via another questionable “welfare
check.” Over 20 people were detained, many without criminal records or removal
orders. Again, attorneys were blocked. Again, advocates were shut out.
HPD’s Active Role in Obstruction
Collaboration between HPD and ICE goes far beyond “being present.” HPD officers
arrive early to raids and set up perimeters that block family members, legal advocates,
and vehicles from approaching targeted homes. These are not safety measures—they are
tactics that isolate people and prevent witnesses from observing what ICE is doing.
These parameters are enforced even when there is no known threat to officer safety.
They shield ICE from public oversight and deny families emotional, legal, and
community support. HPD has repeatedly chosen to protect federal agents over Hawai‘i
residents.
Police officers are said to “keep the peace,” but we ask:
What peace is there when keiki are torn from classrooms?
What peace is there when families are denied legal counsel?
What peace is there when due process is thrown out the door?
What HPD Should Be Doing
We understand—it would be unfair to expect HPD officers to become immigration
experts. But it is not unfair to ask them to stop obstructing families from getting help. It
is not unfair to expect them to connect people to legal services. Across the state,
immigration attorneys are ready to respond. All HPD has to do is allow them to exercise
their right to legal counsel.
What We Demand
During the Hawai‘i County Council hearing, Chief Moszkowicz claimed he would
support terminating HPD’s MOU with ICE if civil rights were violated or profiling
occurred. That threshold has been crossed—many times. Yet nothing has changed.
In April, the Council added language to the MOU stating that HPD cannot enforce
administrative immigration violations. If that is true, then:
Why are families still being detained in operations involving HPD?
Why are legal advocates being blocked?
Why are keiki being detained at the Hawai‘i Police Department?
This is not neutrality.
This is state-sanctioned violence.
What We Ask
We urge the Commission to take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public review of HPD’s role in ICE operations, including those on
February 27, March 5–6, and May 7.
2. Establish written protocols guaranteeing access to attorneys, interpreters,
and verified emergency contacts.
3. Instruct HPD to stop obstructing community advocates, who are often
the only ones present to bear witness, offer immediate support, and connect
families to legal help.
Final Reflection
If HPD is truly committed to public safety, then they must start by defending our
community members—those who live here, raise keiki here, work here, study here, and
contribute to this island every day. That is who officers swore to protect—not
unaccountable agents flown in to tear families apart.
Collaboration with ICE—especially when it begins with deception and profiling—is not
neutral. It is a choice. And each time HPD makes that choice, they deepen the trauma
facing our immigrant communities and erode public trust.
Whether it is this Chief or the next, our community deserves leadership that is rooted in
truth, accountability, and care for the people of Hawai‘i. We need leaders who will take a
stand against racial profiling, protect due process, and stop enabling harm in our
neighborhoods.
The people of Hawai‘i deserve better.
Community trust cannot be rebuilt through silence or excuses.
It must be earned through truth, accountability, and action.
Mahalo for holding space for this truth.
We speak not only for those who have been detained, but for the many who now live in
fear—and for those no longer able to speak.
— Concerned Resident
From:Hull, Jeremiah
To:Melendez, Cacique;Greg0326@yahoo.com;Correa, Charisse
Subject:Testimony Chief Ben
Date:Thursday, July 10, 2025 9:15:35 AM
Chief Ben has served the Department and the Big Island community admirably over the
course of the past two and a half years. He has implemented many policies involving police
equipment that help officers more effectively serve the community. Chief Ben is in the process
of modernizing the Hawaii Police Department in terms of using technology to enhance
recruitment, increasing efficiency for officers and streamlining information for the public. He
has been open to new ideas regarding equipment, shift enhancements that would help patrol
officers spend more time with their families and numerous other ideas that have fallen on
deaf ears in the past. Even if these initiatives have not yet been implemented, Chief Ben’s
demeanor and willingness to listen has fostered an environment where ideas can be
exchanged freely.
Regarding Chief Ben’s commitment to the Big Island community; no one knows the
details of the discussion that took place between Chief Ben and Mayor Blangiardi. Obviously
Chief Ben was overzealous in announcing his departure for the Chief position in Honolulu.
Chief Ben has acknowledged that mistake. We should not conflate Chief Ben’s announcement
with a lack of commitment to the Hawaii Police Department and the Big Island community.
Police Officers often seek new challenges, new experiences and opportunities for
professional growth as they work upward through the ranks. This is not indicative of a lack of
commitment to the people and purpose they serve while on that journey.
Jeremiah Hull
Detective
Area II Criminal Investigations Section
Wk: 808-326-4646
Fax: 808-327-3587
jeremiah.hull@hawaiicounty.gov
Hawaii Police Department
74-611 Hale Makai Place
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
From:Furuto, Joel
To:Melendez, Cacique;Greg0326@yahoo.com;Correa, Charisse
Subject:July 10, 2025 Hearing for Chief Moszkowicz
Date:Thursday, July 10, 2025 8:48:47 AM
Aloha Hawaii County Police Commission,
I am writing in hopes that this may reach you all, relative to the hearing to further
determine the retention of Chief Moszkowicz in his current position. I have been a sworn
employee of the Hawaii Police Department since 2012. To provide further background, I have
had mixed experiences under the leadership of Chief Moszkowicz. However, my overall
impression of his moral character, work ethic, professionalism and communication skills and
efforts have been extremely positive overall.
With regards to the mixed experiences I’ve had under Chief Ben’s leadership, in 2023, I was
advised by Chief Ben personally, that I was selected for promotion to the rank of
Sergeant/Detective. Unfortunately, despite considerable due diligence into the matter by
Chief Ben, I believe a miscommunication as to my eligibility for the position occurred between
Chief Ben the County’s Human Resources Department. As a result, he called me personally to
deliver the unfortunate news that my impending promotion had been rescinded, did his best
to apologize for how it affected me, acknowledged that he felt ultimately responsible. In that
same call, he also did his best to make things right as best as he could. He provided me with
multiple options, and I selected the opportunity to accept the position I was initially advised I
would be promoted to, albeit on a temporary basis.
I served in that position, until the next promotional test was administered. It took a lot of
effort and studying, because I believe Chief Ben took it upon himself to drastically alter the
existing promotional exam. While I consider those test changes to be disadvantageous for me
on a personal level, I believe that the decision to make those changes was in response to
popular and justifiable feedback provided to Chief Ben (who requested input from the entirety
of his department). Following the theme of unfortunate events, I passed the updated test,
and felt very promotable again, only to be advised that the test results would be invalidated
due to some very legitimate errors in its restructuring. This was very frustrating on a personal
level.
On the unanimously positive side of my experiences, I was inevitably promoted by Chief
Ben in the next promotional process this past February, and I credit him with me being able to
operate subsidized pick-up truck. This has been great for me both professionally and
personally. My current assignment includes a large number of death investigations, and the
smells associated with the performance those duties are often less than ideal for transport in
the same passenger compartment no matter how many bags you use contain the aroma.
At this time, you might be curious where I may be going with this. Fair, enough. With that
background provided, I’ll get to the point.
Despite my personal experiences being less than sublime. I am overall strongly supportive
of Chief Ben’s efforts to effect positive change. While many people might see the experiences
I’ve gone through as unacceptable, in my experience here they’re somewhat inevitable when
you make serious proactive changes. My supervisory and administrative experiences have
been very limited in this vocation. However, I strongly believe that when administrating a
department of several hundred unionized employees, mistakes are going to happen when you
try to change things. And no matter what you do, you’re never going to make everyone
happy.
I appreciate Chief Ben’s ambition in continuing his efforts, as I feel the fear of making these
mistakes, discourages many otherwise effective leaders. I also have enjoyed the effort he has
put forth in communicating with all of his personnel, and the actual response he takes to the
feedback provided. While his ambitions may result in mistakes, I appreciate it. I appreciate
his diligence, and effort regardless of the personal effect it has had on me, as I believe it will
benefit our department as a whole.
Someone once told me that people are naturally resistant to change. However, change is
necessary, and the circumstances which make changes necessary, are inevitable. I believe a
lack of change would be even more detrimental to this department and the people we serve.
I understand that on a personal level, Chief Ben’s initial resignation was deeply hurtful and
offensive to the average community member, and also you all, as the Police Commission. It’s
my understanding that you all volunteer your time to better our community, and that while
you have many other duties, choosing the leader of our department is among the most
pivotal. I am asking that we look beyond this feeling of rejection, to ensure that we elect or
retain the best possible candidate for this department.
I ask that we all consider the Chief’s overall performance and character, and not just his
mistakes. The errors he made does not, in my opinion show incompetence or an unsuitable
leader, but rather ambitions toward doing more. While ambitious people tend to scare me
due to their motives, and tendencies to build metaphorical and literal pyramids on the backs
of others, I believe that Chief Ben’s intentions are about as benevolent as I have ever seen. I
believe that outside of the circumstances which brought this hearing, his ambitiousness,
willingness to make mistakes, acknowledge them, learn from them and move forward are a
great boon to this department when combined with the general level of tact and sincerity he
displays.
On a final note, I will say that Chief Ben keeps it pretty real, even when basically nobody is
there to watch. In 2023 following a promotional ceremony in Kona, the command staff and all
other attendees left the building to a separate area where food was served. In addition to
myself and Sergeant Mansur, there was exactly one person who assisted with returning chairs
and tables to where they needed to be, Chief Ben. This earned my respect. Also, when my
mother went to a concession he was manning for his sons’ basketball tournament in Hilo, he
made it a point to talk to every other volunteer there to find her gluten-free options upon her
request. The dude has my respect in a way that few others ever will. I apologize for the
candidness of the last two anecdotes, but I’m running out of time to send this. This letter was
drafted in a rather rough manner, with a narrow timeframe, as I believe that the SHOPO
correspondence which was sent out to its members last night, does not accurately depict the
majority of officers' perspectives into the matter of retaining Chief Ben.
I do appreciate your time spent hearing me out. I apologize for the mild lack of structure
and hasty thoughts on the matter, as well as sending it last minute. I will leave you to make
your decision and sincerely wish you the best of luck regardless of your choice.
Det. J. Furuto
Area II CIS
Hawaii County Police Department
From:diane furbeyre
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Testimony
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 11:57:43 PM
Aloha,
As a resident of Keaau, I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and Police Commission to
issue a public commitment to NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions.
The Hawai’i County Police Department is tasked with protecting Hawai’i County residents,
not the federal government. Our tax dollars support the department to ensure
safety and justice for all who call Hawai’i Island
home, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or political affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification and
warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses, schools and churches. How are
residents to know whetherthese are ‘ICE
agents’ or homegrown criminals impersonating ICE preying upon the vulnerable? The Police
Department must ensure that Hawai’i County residents are protected from such actions, and
that law enforcement is not collaborating with or enabling operations that violate due process
and constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust, and the department’s policies,
partnerships and leadership must reflect the values andlegal protections owed to every
resident of this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment of our community.
Diane Burroughs
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
From:Doris Segal Matsunaga
To:Correa, Charisse
Cc:Moszkowicz, Benjamin;Alameda, Christian (Kimo);Hustace, James
Subject:Testimony for Hawaii County Police Commission on Tuesday, July 10
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 7:58:14 PM
Aloha,
As a resident of Waimea,I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and Police Commission to issue a
public commitment to NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The Hawaii
County Police Department is tasked with protecting Hawaii County residents, not the federal
government. Our tax dollars support the department to ensure safety and justice for all who call
Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or political affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification and
warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses, schools, and churches. How are residents to
know whether these are “ICE agents” or homegrown criminals impersonating ICE and preying upon
the vulnerable? The Police Department must ensure that Hawaii County residents are protected
from such actions, and that law enforcement is not collaborating with or enabling operations that
violate due process and constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust, and the department’s
policies, partnerships, and leadership must reflect the values and legal protections owed to every
resident of this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community.
Doris SegalMatsunaga
PeterMatsunaga
Waimea,Hawai'i
From:Ed and Lindy Guerrero
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Public comment for Hawaii County Police Commission Special Meeting
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:47:08 AM
Aloha,
I am a resident of Waimea, Hawaii County, and request that Hawaii County Police Chief and
Police Commission NOT support ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions in our neighborhoods.
Our Police Department’s priority should always be our own residentsand moving resources
to support ICE would result in less support for our own residents and visitors.
I am very much opposed to masked individuals without identification abducting people here.
This creates a very unsafe situation for everyone because residents would likely intervene. We
are a small island and have always looked out for each other.
Today there isa good relationship between the people and the police which could be seriously
jeopardized if the Police Commission allows ICE/HSI/DHS to conduct raids similar to what is
occurring in the mainland.
Mahalo nui,
Lindy Guerrero
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From:Libby Joyce
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:1. Testimony - Hawai"i County Police Commission - July 10, 2025 Special Meeting
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:22:08 AM
Attachments:1. Testimony - Hawai"i County Police Commission - July 10, 2025 Special Meeting.pdf
Please consider the following testimony from the North Hawaii Action Network as
representing my testimony regarding protecting Hawaii Island human rights, civil liberties and
equality.
Thank you for consideration in this matter,
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Joyce
From:Eve Furchgott
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Hawaii Police and ICE
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 7:31:24 PM
Aloha,
I am a resident of Hawaii, living in Hilo. I urge our Hawaii Co. Police Chief and Police Commission to
make a public commitment to NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The
Hawaii County Police Department is tasked with protecting Hawaii County residents. Our tax dollars
support the department to ensure safety and justice for all who call Hawaii Island home, regardless
of immigration status, national origin, or political affiliation.
I am deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without ID and warrants abducting
people off our streets, businesses, schools, and churches, and sending them to detention centers in
unknown locations, without access to due process or legal help. How are residents to know whether
these are “ICE agents” or homegrown criminals impersonating ICE and preying upon the vulnerable?
And even if they are ICE agents, how does this remotely relate to the aloha spirit or simple human
decency? The Police Department must ensure that Hawaii County residents are protected from
such actions, and that law enforcement is not collaborating with or enabling operations that violate
due process and constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust, and the department’s policies,
partnerships, and leadership must reflect the values and legal protections owed to every resident of
this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community.
Sincerely,
Susan E Furchgott
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From:Gabriela Schneider
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Testimony for Special meeting of the Hawaii County Police Commission
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 11:22:43 AM
Aloha,
My name is Gabriela Schneider and I am a resident of North Kohala. I urge our Hawaii County Police
Chief and Police Commission to issue a public commitment to NOT support or assist with
ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The Hawaii County Police Department is tasked with protecting
Hawaii County residents, not the federal government. Our tax dollars support the department to
ensure safety and justice for all who call Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration status,
national origin, or political affiliation.
I am a member of the North Hawaii community who are deeply concerned about the presence of
masked individuals without identification and warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses,
schools, and churches. How are residents to know whether these are “ICE agents” or homegrown
criminals impersonating ICE and preying upon the vulnerable? There are already documented cases
of this, such as the tragic and shocking example of a man in Maryland impersonating an ICE agent
who forced a woman to perform oral sex after threatening deportation. In Philadelphia, a man was
charged with impersonating ICE agent during robbery, and recently in Los Angeles, a man with
previous human smuggling arrest who was apprehended while possessing a loaded firearm, law
enforcement-style documents, and other police paraphernalia may have been impersonating ICE
agent.
This is a troubling trend that cannot occur in our state. The Police Department must ensure that
Hawaii County residents are protected from such actions, and that law enforcement is not
collaborating with or enabling operations that violate due process and constitutional rights. Public
safety requires trust, and the department’s policies, partnerships, and leadership must reflect the
values and legal protections owed to every resident of this island.
Mahalo for all you do for our community and for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Gabriela Schneider
North Kohala, Hawaii Island
From:Gale Scudder
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:ICE
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 8:48:41 AM
Aloha,
As a resident of Kapaau______ I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and Police Commission to issue a public
commitment to NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The Hawaii County Police
Department is tasked with protecting Hawaii County residents, not the federal government. Our tax dollars support
the department to ensure safety and justice for all who call Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration status,
national origin, or political affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification and warrants abducting
people off our streets, businesses, schools, and churches. How are residents to know whether these are “ICE
agents” or homegrown criminals impersonating ICE and preying upon the vulnerable? The Police Department must
ensure that Hawaii County residents are protected from such actions, and that law enforcement is not collaborating
with or enabling operations that violate due process and constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust, and the
department’s policies, partnerships, and leadership must reflect the values and legal protections owed to every
resident of this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community.
Name _Gale Scudder_________________
From:Geff Gravitt
To:Correa, Charisse;Kristina Saul
Subject:Fwd: For the July 11th Special Meeting-Chief of Police Ben Moszkowicz-Missing Purple Heart Veteran Kelly
Gravitt-Big Island Missing People
Date:Friday, June 27, 2025 12:34:43 PM
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*I would like confirmation by email this letter will be distributed to all members of the Police
Commission
Dear Commissioners of the Hawai’i Police Department,
My name is Geff Gravitt.My Son Kelly Gravitt, who is a Purple HeartCombat
Veteran from the Afghanistan war, went missing from the Big Island, May 12, 2023,
under foul play circumstances. (google Kelly Gravitt missing Hawaii)
Just a quick bio on me; my home burned to the ground on Sept 8, 2020, in the
massive Oregon Fires. My wife of 34 years passed away March 19, 2021 (Kelly’s
Mom). Kelly and I went to Hawaii to heal, Kelly stayed, I went home. After my trip, I
turned right around and returned to Hawaii to file reports, do interviews with people
who may have known Kelly, pounded the streets, and posted flyers because Kelly
went missing.After my second return home from Hawaii, my father was diagnosed
with Bone and Blood Cancer, I took care of him every day until he passed Jan 12,
2024. The list goes on, life does not stop while you try to fight for answers as to why
your son was taken from you, where is he and when do you get closure, why will no
one help?
My son Kelly was the lone survivor of an IED in Afghanistan 2/2/10 and had a
brain injury and PTSD, most everyone in Pahoa knew him and loved him. I keep
hearing from people how kind he was, and how he would literally give people the shirt
off his back and shoes off his feet.
I lived on the big Island in Pahala, until May 4, 2023.Kelly was very close to his
family and constantly checked in with me, he would go to the extent of borrowing
other people’s phones to contact me if his phone was lost (brain injury, he lost it a lot),
it did not matter, he figured out a way to stay in touch. When he did not call me on my
Birthday May 19, 2023, which is something that he never missed, no matter what,
after multiple attempts to reach out to him and friends with no luck, I called and
reported Kelly missing.
I flew out to the island on May 21, 2023, and went to the Pahoa police station and
completed filing the missing person’s report started by a family friend. I was referred
to the Hilo station and met with Lt Fernando. He assigned Detective Pacheco to my
case; I spent the next 10 days beating the streets… visiting all the places my son
went to. I interviewed several people in Pahoa, the Kava Bar, Sunday funday at
Kehena Beach and the Drum Circle at the Seaview lawn, Uncle Robert’s and drove
the entire island putting flyers up (which always tended to be taken down near
Kalapana, near the gas station and market which Kelly frequented). I was also
interviewed by a few reporters on the island to help get the word out about Kelly and
to tell his story, it was on the front page of the Hilo news Tribune.
I spoke to hundreds of people and sent an overload of information to my
detective.At this point no one other than myself and a family friend had looked over
Kelly’s camp, no police came, they did not bring dogs, no evidence taken, no
fingerprints, anything that was listed on the boilerplate letter I received from the Police
Chief’s office stating what they do in missing person’s cases, was not done for my
missing son during my 10 days on the island, it could have been done weeks later,
but we were not made aware of it. A person who risked his life so many years ago for
the freedom of others. No measures were taken in concern for his well being, he took
medication for his PTSD, his missing press release did not list him as an
“ENDANGERED PERSON in need of medication” as he should have been listed. His
camp was allowed to be torn down; any evidence there may have been, is now gone.
I then proceeded to put up over five hundred flyers with a $10,000 reward. I later
bumped up the reward to $20,000.I also contacted a Private Detective with 20 years’
experience on the big island.They told me they had heard of my son’s case and told
me it was too dangerous to take on and suggested we request a change in the
detective but never stated why. We requested and the request was denied.
Kelly rode the bus a lot;Roberts Hawaii who contracts the bus service on the
island allowed me to put flyers on every bus and bus stop in hopes to help get
information out and find Kelly.
When detective Pacheco took my case, he was on the job for 48 hours and nothing
much was done. He then took a two-week vacation. He was back on the job a couple
of days and then went out on a two-week medical leave. After that he started working
on the case for 2-3 weeks, we are not sure what was done as the request to visit the
locations Kelly would frequent never happened to our knowledge. We sent a list of
items for an update that never were answered. He then went on an off-island training
for a week, I felt I was sending all the information I learned from my interviews into a
Black Hole.
I wrote to Mayor Mitch Roth (who referred us to the Police Chief), Chief of Police
Ben Moszkowicz (who’s office referred us to Captain Wilkins), Governor Josh Green
(who’s office referred us to the Police Chief), FBI( who responded), House, and State
representatives (who never responded).
I called the Chief’s office, and they asked me to speak to Major Scott Amaral, I left
a message and Captain Rio Amon Wilkens ended up being the one to call me back.
When I wrote the Chief of Police Ben Moszkowicz, his office wrote back a
boilerplate response and referred me to speak to Captain Rio Amon Wilkens, who we
had already been in touch with and we communicated with well, “No Black Holes” in
communication when collaborating directly with him. He even asked an investigative
reporter with Hawaii News Now; to do a story on Kelly and five other individuals they
suspected “Foul Play” on, Captain Wilkens initiated this. He is the only officer I trust in
the entire force.
In the beginning when collaborating with Detective Pacheco, it took 12-15 weeks
to get financial and cell phone records for my son. He said he filled the paperwork out
wrong for the PA and that was the delay.
I have interviewed several times on Hawaii News Now. They told me they were not
allowed to say anything negative about HPD. And only will run a story when asked by
the police department is what we are finding out. They will not do a follow up on the
over one hundred people who have vanished just on the Big Island in the last 4 years
with no sign.
Stephen Buscher contacted me, he was Kelly’s ex-roommate when he was living
in Kurtis town.He told me Parmalee Launch showed up at his house with lots of
Kelly’s belongings and said she told him she would kill him if he said anything. I
relayed this to detective Pacheco, the Detective said Parmalee had a warrant for a
failure to appear in court. He said he would put out a BOLO and bring her in for
questioning. Then he said he would ask her to take a lie detector test. Well 30 days
went by, and no BOLO was put out. It was not until I forwarded his email to Captain
Wilkens that the BOLO went out. My island friend found Parmalee, and she was
arrested the next day. She went to jail, then went to court and was released the next
day without any questions being asked regarding Kellys case and the FBI was not
called. The BOLO was specific to her being found for questioning in a missing
person’s case.
I was contacted by the Black Rock Vape Shop in the Malama shopping center.
The associate told me Kelly had come into the shop May 12, 2023, with a female they
had never seen him with before, they said they had it on video. I notified my detective,
the video was never viewed, no copies taken or requested by police or saved by the
shop owner. I reminded the police about the video, even the shop called to say no
one had come by when expected. By the time HPD came in to view the video it had
been recorded over. I believe that was the 60–90-day period.
In 2023/2024, 50 people have gone missing which can be found on the HPD
website, we know there is more because they started keeping track with the new
website change, November 2024, and a grassroots effort by volunteers on the Big
Island Missing People FB page started gathering the name of who have gone missing
on the big island, names, dates last seen, reported missing, age, description, location
last seen, and discovered over one hundred people have been missing in the last four
years, as well as similarities in those missing. 2023/224 Fifty people are missing,
which equals one person every 2 weeks for the last two years. Many are missing from
Pahoa with a population of 1430 people. And there is a trend, (Caucasian Males,
between the age of 28 and 35, 5.10’ to 6 foot tall, 175 to 200 lbs., most all with prior
drug addiction who had beat the habit and lived a clean life until just before going
missing) Talk to the families, get the stories, just know most have been threatened to
stay quiet if they live on the island. I have been told it is not safe for me to go back to
Hawaii.
When you have a missing family member, your case goes to suspended status
within the first 90 days, we have heard as early as 2 weeks a case was suspended.
Family members are told nothing more will be done unless someone shows up and
says, “I was there when it happened,” I did it or a body is found. I have spoken to
other families with missing loved ones on the island, the stories are the same, no help
in finding their family, and evidence or leads given are not taken seriously or not
followed up until it is too late if ever. Do you know the actual number of ACTIVE
missing person cases there are? How many SUSPENDED cases? That is a good
question to know the answer to. Is this for the tourist trade, to keep things going and
not to scare anyone? Wouldn’t it be better to fix the problem?
Since there was suspected foul play, and an attempt to extort $100,000 from me, if
I paid them, they would tell me what happened and where my son’s body was, so the
FBI was interested in the case. For that to happen HPD was required to give the lead
of the case to the FBI. Captain Rio Amon Wilkens did that for me once I asked. I was
grateful and the FBI accepted the case with the thought of a partnership with HPD.
The FBI requested to be called into any interviews HPD did on my son’s case.The
FBI was not invited to attend a single interview to our knowledge, and we have now
found out the State has retaken the case without a detective assigned that we have
been told of, as the case is still suspended. Our FBI agent is being reassigned off
Island and it is unknown if the new agent will take it on.
I believe you need a multi-agency task-force unit to oversee your missing person’s
problems to include HPD, FBI, US Marshals, and Homeland Security working
together to end this epidemic. I see you have had success with this recently. A
Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) is greatly needed at least to get started.
The problems on the big island include, at minimum, drug trafficking, Sex
trafficking, possible body part illegal market sales and much more.
It is a known fact the locals are left to do their own law enforcement, and a blind
eye is turned. It should not be known what a one-way fishing trip, a visit to a puka
hole or feeding the pigs mean to those living on the island and on social media. We
see daily in posts, people saying, “nothing will be done, because the police are in on
it.” Not a good look to have out there.
Do YOU understand, you have a community who is scared to death to say
anything, even if they know something? Or even try to help families of those with
missing people by saying anything, in fear that they too will go missing or a family
member will go missing?! People are being scared into silence, you see the trend, the
families just stop asking, we have also been told by many families, that they have
been told, “he/she is gone, stop looking, you could be next” That is why I am being
so loud, not just for Kelly, but for the other families.
You definitely need new leadership in the police department because what is there
right now is not working. I would suggest Captain Rio Amon Wilkens play a bigger
role, he is the only person I trust in the department, or who has tried to help me. I
need some Aloha!
Cinderland Eco Village, Uncle Whit’s the Kava Bar in Pahoa are hotbeds of crime,
with police officers being helpful in what they continue to do. Do you want to see the
videos?!We have sent them to the police as well as the FBI and nothing is being
done when Jezuz of Cinderland says on video “You know Kel, he is dead, anyone
who messes with Cinderland, something just seems to happen to them!” (Fun fact,
did you know Jezus’s girlfriend of 3 years has gone missing? She is in videos of when
Kelly was living at Cinderland and knows everything that goes on there) Or when
someone tells the police, Uncle Whit told me he put a hit out on Kelly, nothing is
done, and we are told that witness is unreliable. (It is well known that Uncle Whit’s
and Cinderland people spend time together.)
You also have an active Russian Mafia, one member of which was arrested for
attempted murder last year and is one of two who beat up Kelly three days before he
went missing at the Kava Bar in Pahoa. Yes, Police and FBI have that information as
well, nothing being done with it to our knowledge.
Drugs come through your post office at an alarming rate, and nothing is done
about it, ask me how I know!
You may also want to check on and see which police, prior police or police family
members are members of the Puna - KOA MC Club, the club members which beat up
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Kelly in the streets of Pahoa, again near the Kava Bar, April 4 2023, do you want to
see the video of that beating? Police and FBI have that also!
I would highly suggest the Commission takes a big look at your situation on the
island, the police chief and what he is doing to help the major issues going on there,
missing people going missing under “Foul Play” is a huge one right now which seems
to also be connected to other things, the drugs, the trafficking. What is going on is
more than just missing people, there is a network on that island and many people are
getting a cut of the action.
You may also want to look at the information surfacing around the police chief’s
wife right now, people are trying to hide it, but there are receipts, and it could be a big
PR nightmare when it hits.
I would suggest you survey the communities, as social media right now is on fire
after the police chief’s apology, it kind of made things worse and not better.
I would like to thank you all for taking the time to read this lengthy and I hope eye
opening letter of concerns regarding Kelly Gravitt, my Purple Heart Combat Veteran
Son, the other families of missing people and all that is going on within the Big Island
of Hawaii.
I am hoping for a partnership in solving not only my son’s case, but others out
there where families are suffering like ours. I would like a response to a plan forward
in my son’s case. I hope action is taken soon for a task force specific to the missing
people cases.
Please consider this as a public request regarding your decision regarding allowing
the Police Chief Ben Moszkowicz to continue his position, please dig deep into your
review.
I also would like to request an advancement or commendation for Captain Rio Amon
Wilkens for the professionalism and help he has provided for the missing people’s
families thus far. He really should be your new police chief.
This is also a SCREAM for help, so that more needs to be done to help the families of
those who have gone missing on the big island, a scream to look into the fact it's
more than just missing people going on.
I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
Geff Gravitt
The grieving father of a missing (under foul play)
Purple Heart Combat Veteran who needs answers.
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From:George Vozikis
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Letter of support for Chief Ben Moszkowicz
Date:Friday, June 27, 2025 8:49:24 AM
Aloha Ms. Correa:
Thisemail is in reference toand in support of Chief Ben Moszkowicz, whom I
would like to highly recommend and advocate his continuing leading the
Hawaii County Police Department.
I have had the privilege of having known Chief Moszkowicz through his
parents and as a former Waikoloa dweller have been impressed by his
professionalism in the past as Police Chief of the Hawaii County Police
Department as his own commissioner acknowledged and recognized his
outstanding work in many ways as well as his impeccable credentials. I
believe that compared to others in his field, career level, and age, he has
surpassed them by far, in my opinion, because of his exceptional abilities.
Well respected by his peers and friends, he keeps himself fresh with a quest
for new ways of constantly improving his professional setting and imparting
innovative ideas and notions to his work, while being able to sell his ideas
successfully to his superiors, peers, and his subordinate associates.
Chief Moszkowicz is an experienced and passionate professional, derives a
great deal of satisfaction from his work, is a team player, while at the same
time being able to work very well with individuals from diverse cultural,
demographic, and educational backgrounds. It is fitting that the Hawaii
County Commission accepts his letter which rescinds his resignation,
because he deserves a chance to continue leading and return to his position
as Chief of the Hawaii County Police Department and will undoubtedly
continue being a valuable asset for the people of Hawaii county.
If you need any additional information about Mr. Ben Moszkowicz, please do
not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
*****************************************
GEORGE S. VOZIKIS, Ph.D.
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Professor in Residence
School of Business & Communication
California State University, Fresno
Edward ReighardDistinguishedChair in Management (ret.)
1910 Ala Moana Blvd, Apt. 11A
Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: (808) 946-3366
From:H T
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Testimony to Stop ICE actions in Hawaii!
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 5:33:40 PM
Aloha,
As a resident of Kamuela, Hawaii I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and Police Commission to
issue a public commitment to NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The
Hawaii County Police Department is tasked with protecting Hawaii County residents, not the
federal government. Our tax dollars support the department to ensure safety and justice for all who
call Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or political affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification and
warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses, schools, and churches. How are residents to
know whether these are “ICE agents” or homegrown criminals impersonating ICE and preying upon
the vulnerable? The Police Department must ensure that Hawaii County residents are protected
from such actions, and that law enforcement is not collaborating with or enabling operations that
violate due process and constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust, and the department’s
policies, partnerships, and leadership must reflect the values and legal protections owed to every
resident of this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community.
Helen Nahoopii-Takata
From:Jaimie Yonemoto
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:A Letter to the Hawai"i County Police Commission in Support of Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz
Date:Tuesday, June 24, 2025 7:10:21 PM
Aloha e Members of the Hawai'i County Police Commission,
I am a teacher atWaiakea High School, and I amwriting to you on behalf of Chief
Benjamin Moszkowicz of the Hawai'i County Police Department to express my
support and gratitude for his dedication toWaiakea High School'sPublic Services
AcademyLegal & Protective Services pathway over the past three years. Our
program serves students who wish to pursue careers in law enforcement, and Chief
Moszkowicz has contributed significantly to our program on multiple levels.
He has personally participated in and provided our program with law enforcement guest
speakers, offering our students valuable insights into the intricacies of law enforcement and
public service. He has also contributed to the success of our Public
ServicesAcademy's Senior Showcase each year by not only participating himself, but also
allowing our students to present and speak to many other officers during their formal
presentations.
Furthermore, Chief Moszkowicz has been instrumental in establishing a robust internship
program for our Work-Based Learning students who wish to learn firsthand about law
enforcement at the Hilo Police Station. Thanks to his commitment, the department is now able
to accommodate several Waiakea High School student intern s each year for their senior
internship experiences.
Finally,Chief Moszkowicz consistently supports our programby providing experienced
trainers from the Hawai'i Police Department to teach essential skills to our students who aspire
to become future law enforcement officers. Chief Moszkowicz's commitment to youth
development and community engagement, as demonstrated through his support for the Legal
& Protective Services Pathway, is truly commendable, and I hope it is able to continue.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this important matter.
Mahalo nui loa,
Jaimie Yonemoto
Public Services Academy
CTE & ELA Department
Waiakea High School
This is a staff email account managed by Hawaii Department Of Education School District. This
email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the
individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please
notify the sender.
From:J Bishop
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:For the July 11th Special Meeting-Chief of Police Ben Moszkowicz and Missing People....
Date:Monday, June 30, 2025 3:18:27 PM
Dear Commissioners of the Hawai’i Police Department,
My name is Jay Bishop. My Father( William Romeo Bishop Sr) went missing on
January 22nd 2023 from his home in Hawaii Paradise Park.
With all of the circumstances surrounding his case. It was labeled possible foul play
because he disappeared without any of the personal possessions that he would never
leave home without. (Cell Phone, Wallet, and backpack with meds)
My Father was retired and lived on the Big Island for a few years. Then in 2018 he
came back to the states to spend time with both a brother and a friend that were
unfortunately dying. After they had passed in 2019 he returned to the Big Island to
spend time with my brother and his grandchildren and enjoy retirement.
The day he disappeared he was washing and waxing his car in the yard where he
lived while his grandson was playing basketball. After an hour or so, his grandson
went in the house to cool off and take a shower. I little while later my Brother came
home and noticed our Father was not home. So he asked his son where he had
gone. At that point they both realized he and his car were gone and all of his
important personal items were still at home in his room.
Now for the concerning parts of this whole situation.
It was the next day when I was informed of his disappearance because I was told,
someone isn't considered missing till they have been gone for 24 hours or more. No
matter what the circumstances are.
Within days I was able to make contact with HPD and that the detective assigned to
our father's case was Detective Scotty Aloy.
(Keep in mind that I live in Maine and was doing all of my communication by phone)
My dads Laptop and Phone were turned into Detective Aloy as evidence to be
searched for any clues. For over two months when trying to talk to Detective Aloy, he
was either unavailable or didn't return my calls most of the time. Even when we were
able to talk, he wouldn't really elaborate on anything. For months all I was only getting
they had no answers in reference to the phone or laptop in reference to them being
searched for clues.
Finally after pushing harder and getting upset about our conversations, he shared he
could not get into the phone and the hard drive was missing in the laptop. None of
that made sense because before my brother turned them into the police, he had
looked through them both to see if he noticed anything out of the ordinary in which he
saw nothing concerning.
So it leaves the question, what happened to both items from the time they were
turned in, to when they informed us they could not get into either of them.
The end of February we were told our father's car was turned in to the Pahoa Police.
Only to find out after calling the Pahoa Police directly. The car was spotted and the
person driving it was doing over 100 miles per hour. So they proceeded to chase
them and they drove to the Pahoa Police Department were they brought her
(Kristalyn Nalimu) in for questioning. In which we were told that she implicated her
mother (Roberta Perry) in reference to were she got the car. After questioning her,
she was only charged with driving to endanger. But no other charges related to the
fact that she was in possession of a car belonging to a missing person.
Pahoa Police turned the car over to HPD knowing it belonged to a missing person.
It took over a month and many phone calls to Detective Aloy with some hard pushing
to get any information related to what was found when processing the car.
He shared that there was drugs and a air soft pistol and Roberta Perry’s phone in the
car. He said there was a little blood found also but did not believe it was our father's.
All of this information brings more questions of why their were not more charges
placed on the person that was in possession of the car.
Roberta Perry was asked to come in for questioning. After not showing up to multiple
scheduled appointments, she finally came in and was questioned. We were told her
story did not mach Kristalyn Nalimu's story.
Detective Aloy said both Kristalyn and Roberta were polygraphed at different time and
supposedly both past but suspiciously.
And again they were both set free with no leads or results.
For the next month or so of trying to reach Detective Aloy with no success. I decided
to give Amon-Wilkins a call to try to get some answers.
This is now 7 months after our father went missing and 5 months after the car was
recovered.
Amon-Wilkins shared that Detective Aloy had taken a vacation and the was on a
different assignment.
Amon-Wilkins said they were putting out a new press release to question the mother
(Roberta Perry) again. Roberta Perry went into hiding and was located and arrested a
month later. We were told she was questioned and polygraphed again. This time she
had a totally different story than the first time she was questioned. Again released
with no charges.
Another month goes by with little to no communication. The Amon-Wilkins sends a
email informing us that a new detective is being put on the case. (Detective Kubojiri)
I followed up the next day with a phone call to Detective Kubojiri. We discussed
where Detective Aloy left off on the case. Then I discussed with him all the concerns I
had on how the case had been handled up to this point. He said he would review
everything to see what avenues he could take that had not been looked at and get
back to me.
It has been a little over a year since our dad went missing and the frustration builds
because all we keep being told is they don't have anything to go on.
Communication from this point on is spotty because phone calls are not being
returned.
At this point I decided to reach out to the police chief (Ben Moszkowicz)tosee if he
could review things and help us understand why more isn't being done with all the
evidence and people known to be associated with the car.
After multiple tries to him and his office. He nor his office ever returned my calls or
emails.
With little to know communication from Detective Kubojiri orBen Moszkowicz, we
were informed our case was being suspended unless a solid lead was brought to
them.
During this whole situation, I was making videos and sharing them on many groups
on social media. To be totally honest, I was getting more responsive messages with
information from people on the Big Island then from HPD. I would share anything I got
with the detectives that were covering the case only to be told it was a dead end.
Unfortunately the people on the island giving me this information did not want ther
names made known because of fear that retaliation would happen to them. Most of
the information they shared directly implicated that Kristalyn Nalimu as being involved
in our dads disappearance and got away with it.
Most recently a person reached out to me saying our dads body was on Roberta
Perry’s property but wouldn't give me an further information unless I paid them the
money Roberta Perry owed them.
Bottom line here is that it is a small island and most of the time everyone knows
everyone elses business. But local people are too scared to talk because of fear of
retaliation.
I am the oldest if 3 children our father had. I am not only educated, but street smart as
well. I'm very good at reading between the lines. And it is very clear that there is a big
problem of people going missing on the Big Island and the legal system is just looking
the other way. Going through public records on eCourt Kokua of the names of people
involved in our case. It is obvious there is corruption in the system allowing hard
criminals to get off easy or with nothing at all.
It is also obvious that there is some corruption in the police departments also
considering over 100 people have gone missing in the past 2 years with no answers
to why. Let alone the poor communication from law enforcement supposedly
investigating these cases but no explanations.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Every bone in my body hurts not having
answers to our father's disappearance. But it hurts more knowing that law
enforcement isn't taking it serious enough to fix the problem.
I hope this and the many other stories of people going missing open your eyes to tge
changes that need to be done. It's time for new leadership that will recognize and
address the lack of answers and corruption that is making the public scared to stand
up for what us right. Please dig deep and look closely at what is going on and take
steps to make what is a beautiful paradise a place where everyone feels safe.
Last but not least.
There is a saying out there most people say. "It would never happen to me".
I would have never thought my father would go missing without a trace.
Think about how it would feel if it happened to you.
Attached is a small look at a few families missing people.
Sincerely,
JayBishop
1of3childrengrievingthelossoftheirfather(WilliamRomeoBishopSr)andlookingfor
answers.
From:Jim Waddington
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Testimony: Police Chief Moszkowicz"s Request to Withdraw His Resignation
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 3:11:19 PM
TESTIMONY TO COUNTY OF HAWAI’I POLICE COMMISSION JULY 10, 2025
Regarding Police Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz’s Request to Withdrawal His Resignation.
My name is James Waddington and I reside in Waimea (Kamuela). I ask that the County of
Hawai’i Police Commission DENY Chief Moszkowicz’s request to rescind his resignation.
His recent actions to accept a position on Oahu before the job was actually posted for
recruitment by the Honolulu Police Commission demonstrate a lack of commitment to the
people of the County of Hawai’i, and cause one to question hismotives and understanding of
the law going forward.
The County of Hawai’i deserves a Chief of Police who is committed to the safety and security
of all residents… documented or not. Chief Moszkowicz has shown himself to be an
opportunist, and has difficulty understanding the rule of law—that is, to whom he is
accountable, aka, all of the people of Hawai’i County, the department’s dedicated employees
and the Police Commission which is his immediate supervisor.
Mahalo for the opportunity to present testimony.
James Waddington
Kamuela (Waimea), Hawai’i Island
From:Joel Levey
To:Correa, Charisse;Moszkowicz, Benjamin;Alameda, Christian (Kimo)
Subject:Testimony re: ICE & Police Commission
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 6:23:21 PM
Importance:High
Aloha,
AsavotinglongtermresidentofHawi,NorthKohalaIstronglyurgeourHawaii
CountyPoliceChiefandPoliceCommissiontoissueapubliccommitmenttoNOT
supportorassistwithICE/HSI/DHSimmigrationactions.
TheHawaiiCountyPoliceDepartmentistaskedwithprotectingHawaiiCounty
residents,notthefederalgovernment.Ourtaxdollarssupportthedepartmentto
ensuresafetyandjusticeforallwhocallHawaiiIslandhome,regardlessof
immigrationstatus,nationalorigin,orpoliticalaffiliation.
Wearedeeplyconcernedaboutthepresenceofmaskedindividualswithout
identificationandwarrantsabductingpeopleoffourstreets,businesses,schools,
andchurches.
Howareresidentstoknowwhethertheseare“ICEagents”orhomegrowncriminals
impersonatingICEandpreyinguponthevulnerable?ThePoliceDepartmentmust
ensurethatHawaiiCountyresidentsareprotectedfromsuchactions,andthatlaw
enforcementisnotcollaboratingwithorenablingoperationsthatviolatedue
processandconstitutionalrights.
Publicsafetyrequirestrust,andthedepartment’spolicies,partnerships,and
leadershipmustreflectthevaluesandlegalprotectionsowedtoeveryresidentof
thisisland.
Pleaseprotectourcommunityfromthesemaskedthugsandifanyaredeployed
hereforanyreasonhavethembaretheirfacesandweartheirbadgesvisibly.
Mahaloforyourattentiontothismatteratthiscriticalmomentforourcommunity.
Dr.JoelLevey
FoundingMemberofSustainableKohala
POBox1298
Kapaau,HI96755
From:Judy Howard
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:ICE Cooperation
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 5:18:45 AM
Aloha,
As a resident of Honokaa, I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and Police Commission to issue a
public commitment to NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The Hawaii
County Police Department is tasked with protecting Hawaii County residents, not the federal
government. Our tax dollars support the department to ensure safety and justice for all who call
Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or political affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification and
warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses, schools, and churches. How are residents
to know whether these are “ICE agents” or homegrown criminals impersonating ICE and preying
upon the vulnerable? The Police Department must ensure that Hawaii County residents are
protected from such actions, and that law enforcement is not collaborating with or enabling
operations that violate due process and constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust, and the
department’s policies, partnerships, and leadership must reflect the values and legal protections
owed to every resident of this island.
Mahalo,
Judy S. Howard
Kamuela, HI. 96743
SHPO
STATE OF HAWAII ORGANIZATION OF POLICE OFFICERS
Robert Cavaco" A Police Organization for Police Officers Only " Term of Office
State Board PresidentFounded19711-2022 to 12-2025
July 8, 2025
Hawaii Police Commission
C/o Chair Rick Robinson
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9
to Withdraw His Resignation
Now, the real work of putting pen to paper and starting to meet with
stakeholdersand meet with community members and meet with members of
the department and meet with members of the council and the commission,
all those things are going to happen in the very short order. And that ability and
that opportunity tokind of build those collaborative partnershipsand find a path
forwardto make us all successful is, thats thepart that gets me really excited.
1.Ben Moszkowicz
His decision was made, and it was broadcast publicly.
His formal resignation on June 4th was not an error; it was the next step in his plan.The
attempt to rescind it mere hours later was not a change of heart about his
1.KHON 2, Mayor, 2025
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Main Office & Honolulu Chapter OfficeHawaii Chapter OfficeKauai Chapter OfficeMaui Chapter Office
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Crucially, his desire to leave did not end there. Two weeks later, on June 18th, Chief Moszkowicz
was still actively pursuing the Honolulu position when he interviewed with their police commission.
This included his commitment to the Honolulu Police Commission that he would pursue the
permanent Chiefs position as well. His commitment to leaving the Hawaii Police Department was
clear.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
SEAN W. PHELAN
SHOPO Hawaii Chapter Chair
1. Reported that Mayor Blangiardi reached out on May 30 to Hawaii
County Police Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz to consider returning to
HPD as interim chief. (Star Advertiser)
HNN)
4. Hawaii County Police Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz does on-camera
interview with KHON 2 where he discusses his excitement about
(KHON 2on screen time stamp 6PM broadcast).
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partnerships and find a path forward to make us all successful
is,
5. Hawaii County Police Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz issues internal
memo to Hawaii County Police Department announcing his
departure (Star Advertiser).
6. Honolulu Police Commission Chair Ken Silva states the
Commission is holding an open process for candidates wanting to
be interim chief. ((HNN)
June 4, 2025
1. Hawaii County Police Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz submits
resignation via an email to Hawaii Police Commission Chair Rick
Robinson stating that his last day on the job would be July 15.
(Star Advertiser)
2. Honolulu Police Commission Chair Ken Silva states at the Police
Commission meeting that the Commission has already received
applications from Moszkowitz and retired FBI agent Tommy Aiu.
(HNN)
3. Hawaii County Police Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz withdraws
(Star Advertiser)
a. Reported to be 5 hours later (Hawaii Public Radio)
June 5, 2025
1. Discusses mechanics of his move to Honolulu and reconfirms his
desire to compete for the position and sent them a letter of
Star Advertiser)
Moszkowicz told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that there
is an intergovernmental movement process that allows
what I used to move to the Hawaii Police Department in
January of 2023. Whether or not that option is available
depends entirely on what the Hawaii Police Commission
chance to compete for the position and sent them a letter
From:Jun Mantupar
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:I support Chief Moszkowicz in retaining his position
Date:Thursday, June 26, 2025 4:19:47 PM
To whom it may concern,
I fully support Chief Moszkowicz in maintaining his position as Chief of Hawaii County
PD. Although I understand that his actions recently can show somewhat a lack of dedication
to our island, but please consider all the good that he has done since he has taken his position.
Not only do I hear the things he has said, but I have also seen the direct results of the changes
he has made withinthe community, and I honestly feel that it would be a detriment to our
community to lose him.
From seeing his record working for Honolulu PD, hearing how the officers who work
under his watch speak so highly of him, to hearing 1st and 2nd hand of how intelligent Chief
Moszkowicz is and the lengths he is willing to go to serve and protect our community.
Regardless ofthe outcome, one thing is certain, and that is our community is significantly
better off with Chief Moszkowicz at the head of HPD.
Mahalofor your time
Sincerely
Romeo "Jun" Mantupar.
From:Kate Sterling
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:PLEASE! No ICE in or Cooperation with ICE in our Beloved Community
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 5:36:12 PM
Aloha,
As a resident of Kamuela, I strongly and sincerely urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and
Police Commission to issue a public commitment to NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS
immigration actions.
The Hawaii County Police Department is tasked and entrusted with protecting our Hawaii
County residents, NOT the federal government. Our tax dollars support the department to
ensure safety and justice for all who call Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration
status, national origin, or political affiliation.
I am deeply concerned and alarmed by the presence of masked individuals without
identification and warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses, schools, and
churches!!!
How are residents to know whether these are “ICE agents” or homegrown criminals
shamelessly impersonating ICE and preying upon the vulnerable ?!?!
OUR Police Department must ensure our Hawaii County residents are strongly protected
from such actions and that law enforcement is NOT collaborating with or enabling operations
that violate due process and constitutional rights.
Public safety demands public trust and to both earn and sustain that trust, the department’s
policies, partnerships, and leadership MUST reflect the values and legal protections owed to
every resident of our beloved island.
PLEASE, do not betray our trust!!!
PLEASE, do not fail us!!!
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community.
Cathy J Sterling
Kamuela
Hawai'i Island
From:kendyll howard
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Written Comment - Do NOT Support or Assist ICE/HS/DHS
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 9:49:43 AM
To Hawai'i County Police Commission and Police Chief:
As a resident of Waimea. I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and Police
Commission to issue a public commitment to NOT support or assist with
ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The Hawaii County Police Department is tasked
with protecting Hawaii County residents, not the federal government. Our tax dollars
support the department to ensure safety and justice for all who call Hawaii Island
home, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or political affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without
identification and warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses, schools, and
churches.How are residents to know whether these are “ICE agents” or homegrown
criminals impersonating ICE and preying upon the vulnerable? The Police
Department must ensure that Hawaii County residents are protected from such
actions, and that law enforcement is not collaborating with or enabling operations that
violate due process and constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust, and the
department’s policies, partnerships, and leadership must reflect the values and legal
protections owed to every resident of this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community and
the human rights of all people.
Kendyll Howard
6/28/25 (date)
Honorable Members of the Hawaii County Police Commission,
I write to you with my concerns about keeping Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz the Chief for the
July 10, of the Chief.
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From:Laurie Boyle
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Testimony asking our Police to protect Hawaii Island Residents
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 1:20:21 PM
Dear Chsrisse Correa,
The Ka'u Voices Chapter of the Indivisible Hawai'i Statewide
Network supports the attached statement related to Police
Department leadership and actions to protect all of the residents of
Hawai'i Island. We stand by this statement as our testimony for
the Special Meeting of the Hawai'i County Police Commission July
10, 2025. These are not ordinary times. The Commission must
ensure all residents are protected and due process prevails.
Mahalo
Kind regards,
LaurieBoyle@AlohaTherapies.com
From:Linda Greentree
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Opposed to police supporting and assisting ICE
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 10:24:12 PM
Aloha,
As a resident of Kamuela I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and Police Commission to issue a
public commitment to NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The Hawaii
County Police Department is tasked with protecting Hawaii County residents, not the federal
government. Our tax dollars support the department to ensure safety and justice for all who call
Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or political affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification and
warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses, schools, and churches. How are residents
to know whether these are “ICE agents” or homegrown criminals impersonating ICE and preying
upon the vulnerable? The Police Department must ensure that Hawaii County residents are
protected from such actions, and that law enforcement is not collaborating with or enabling
operations that violate due process and constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust, and the
department’s policies, partnerships, and leadership must reflect the values and legal protections
owed to every resident of this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community.
Linda Greentree
From:Lorrie Taylor
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:ICE in Hawai"i
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 7:04:42 AM
Aloha,
As a resident of Kapa'au on the Big Island, I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and Police
Commission to issue a public commitment to NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration
actions. The Hawaii County Police Department is tasked with protecting Hawaii County residents,
not the federal government. Our tax dollars support the department to ensure safety and justice for
all who call Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or political
affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification and
warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses, schools, and churches. In what way are
residents to know whether these are “ICE agents” or homegrown criminals impersonating ICE and
preying upon the vulnerable? The Police Department must ensure that Hawaii County residents are
protected from such actions, and that law enforcement is not collaborating with or enabling
operations that violate due process and constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust, and the
department’s policies, partnerships, and leadership must reflect the values and legal protections
owed to every resident of this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community.
Lorrie Taylor
Kapa'au, Hi 96755
From:Mala Wingerd
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:RE: Ben Moszkowicz Agenda Item 1
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:38:10 AM
DearPolice Commissioners,
I am sendingmytestimony in writing(and hope to attend in person)for the
July 10 meeting regarding Ben Moszkowicz’s request to rescind his
resignation as our Hawaii County Police Chief.\[Agenda Item 1 under New
Business\]
As an active member of Kona Indivisible and the Statewide Network (IHSN)
I know many of our members and leaders have had a similar
request:Before you allow Mr. Moszkowicz to rescind his resignation, we
want to know where he stands on the ICE raids going on throughout our
communities?Does he support them, is he neutral, or will he commit to
actively block these assaults on our community well-being?
We have all seen the abuse and terror tactics acted out by these
government agents.Kidnapping people off the streets, from their homes,
schools, and workplaces – while wearing masks and NOT identifying
themselves.Once these people are taken, most disappear and can no
longer be contacted.They are given NO due process, allowed to make a
phone call, or have contact with a lawyer.Regardless of a person’s status
as a citizen, everyone deserves and is entitled by law to certain rights in this
country.We are appalled that this can happen here, in our country, that
was once a democratic beacon for the world.And now this “agency” has
been given about three times the budget of the FBI.Data supports that
immigrants (“legal” or otherwise) tend to commit fewer serious crimes than
natural born citizens in this country.What happened to this regime’s
'promise to arrest those who are committing serious crimes?'
We the people, want to see these undemocratic (Un-American) actions
stopped, not aided and abetted.With three times the budget of the FBI,
they do not need the help of our neighborhood police, whose motto is: “To
deliver exceptional Police services, build strong community
partnerships, and enhance public trust.”To help ICE is to turn your
backs on this statement.To ignore whatICE doesis to aid andabet, and
silence is not an option.In the U.S. we do not send people who have
committed no crime other than to not have documented papers
(andmany legally documented) to gulags to be tortured and
disappeared.
Wehope that the Commission chooses to honor our rule of law and due
process in all hiring practices. Please, before you accept Mr. Moszkowicz’s
return to HI County Police Chief, have him state under oath where he
stands with ICE and their terror tactics.We the people do not want
someone in a position of this power who will not support the safety and
well-being of our communities across Hawaii County.
Most Sincerely,
Mala Wingerd,
Kona Indivisible & HI Statewide Membership Chair
From:Marc Boucher
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:ICE & Immigration Testimony
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 9:30:13 AM
Aloha,
As a resident of Waikoloa I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and Police Commission to issue a public
commitment to NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The Hawaii County Police
Department is tasked with protecting Hawaii County residents, not the federal government. Our tax dollars support
the department to ensure safety and justice for all who call Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration status,
national origin, or political affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification and warrants abducting
people off our streets, businesses, schools, and churches. How are residents to know whether these are “ICE
agents” or homegrown criminals impersonating ICE and preying upon the vulnerable? The Police Department must
ensure that Hawaii County residents are protected from such actions, and that law enforcement is not collaborating
with or enabling operations that violate due process and constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust, and the
department’s policies, partnerships, and leadership must reflect the values and legal protections owed to every
resident of this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community.
Name Marc Boucher
From:marty sunderland
To:Correa, Charisse
Cc:nhwaimea@gmail.com
Subject:Charisse.Correa@hawaiicounty.gov
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 9:52:32 PM
Aloha,
As a resident of Honokaa, I urge our Hawai'i county police chief and police commission to
issue a public commitment to NOT assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The
Hawai'i County Police Department is tasked with protecting Hawai'i County residents, not the
federal government. Our tax dollars support the department to ensure safety and justice to all
who call Hawai'i Island home regardless of immigration status, National origin or political
affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification or
warrants abducting people from off the streets, from business, schools and churches. How are
residents to knowc whether these are ICE agents or criminals impersonating ICE and preying
on the vulnerable? The police department must insure that Hawai'i County residents are
protected from such actions and not collaborating with or enabling operations that violate due
process and Constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust and the department's policies,
partnerships and leadership must reflect the values and legal protections owed to every
resident of this Island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community.
From:maryellen tuttell
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Testimony for Agenda Item 1 - July 10, 2025
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 8:21:51 PM
Police Commissioners:
Please accept this testimony for your July 10 meeting ‘s consideration of the request
from Ben Moszkowicz to rescind his recent resignation (Agenda Item 1 under New
Business).
I am speaking as a leader of Kona Indivisible, a group of over 600 residents of the
greater Kona area who are concerned about the Trump administration’s attacks on
democracy and the rule of law. We support our local police and we do not want to see
the Police Chief and his staff put in situations where the community must oppose
police actions. As part of our testimony, we support and incorporate the concerns
already outlined by Yvette Kay of our organization and by the North Hawai’i Action
Network leadership.
We are particularly concerned about the militarization of the Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE) and its unprecedented attacks on peaceful immigrants
with no criminal records who are trying to escape persecution in their home countries
and trying to provide their children with a better life – much as many of our ancestors
did years ago. Note that detention and arrest actions across the state have not been
solely focused on undocumented immigrants but have, in fact, swept up fully
documented people. Now the administration is talking about detaining, deporting, and
“denaturalizing” naturalized citizens. This is completely unacceptable and un-
American.
We request that the Commission ask the Police Chief to address how he will handle
requests for cooperation with ICE raids on communities on Hawaii Island. We ask that
you provide the Chief with clear guidelines on limiting collaboration with ICE and
discuss his role in protecting all Hawaii Island residents.
The ICE raids often ignore the rule of law and do not ensure due process. Every
person within the U.S. borders must be provided with notice and an opportunity to
make their case in court before depriving them of life, liberty, or property. Despite this,
immigrants swept up in raids are being removed from their communities without due
process. Our Police Chief and his officers should not be collaborating with entities
that are ignoring the rule of law.
ICE’s current approach of wearing masks, not displaying any agency name or
identification, and using unmarked vehicles erodes trust in all law enforcement and
may encourage bad actors to act maliciously in our community pretending to be
actual law enforcement. This approach is extremely dangerous for our police officers
and for all Hawaii Island residents.
Our island community relies on our Police Chief and the police department to execute
their mission in good faith and with the best practices noted on the Police Department
website:
preserving the spirit of aloha,
working cooperatively with the community,
providing a safe environment for all residents,
acting with integrity, compassion, and professionalism, and
forming partnerships with the community to provide high quality police service
and to make Hawaii Island a safe place to live and work.
A successful Police Chief must be committed to these practices and we ask that you
discuss the concerns addressed in this letter with Mr. Moszkowicz when discussing
his request to withdraw his resignation.
Mahalo for your time and consideration.
Maryellen Tuttell, Kona Indivisible, Kailua Kona
From:May Harrington
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Testimony re: ICE, due today 7/8/25
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 5:24:08 AM
Aloha,
As a resident of Honoka'a and I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and Police Commission to
issue a public commitment to NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The
Hawaii County Police Department is tasked with protecting Hawaii County residents, not the
federal government. Our tax dollars support the department to ensure safety and justice for all
who call Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or political
affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification and
warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses, schools, and churches. How are residents
to know whether these are “ICE agents” or homegrown criminals impersonating ICE and preying
upon the vulnerable? The Police Department must ensure that Hawaii County residents are
protected from such actions, and that law enforcement is not collaborating with or enabling
operations that violate due process and constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust, and the
department’s policies, partnerships, and leadership must reflect the values and legal protections
owed to every resident of this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community.
May Harrington, MSW
From:Maya Goodoni
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Testimony Against ICE
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 6:59:20 AM
Aloha,
As a resident of South Kohala, I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and Police Commission to issue a
public commitment to NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The Hawaii
County Police Department is tasked with protecting Hawaii County residents, not the federal
government. Our tax dollars support the department to ensure safety and justice for all who call
Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or political affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification and
warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses, schools, and churches. How are residents to
know whether these are “ICE agents” or homegrown criminals impersonating ICE and preying upon
the vulnerable? The Police Department must ensure that Hawaii County residents are protected
from such actions, and that law enforcement is not collaborating with or enabling operations that
violate due process and constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust, and the department’s
policies, partnerships, and leadership must reflect the values and legal protections owed to every
resident of this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community.
Sincerely,
Maya Goodoni
From:Megan Sedig
To:Correa, Charisse
Cc:Alameda, Christian (Kimo);Moszkowicz, Benjamin
Subject:Hawaii County ICE
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 5:02:53 PM
Aloha,
As a resident of Kailua Kona, I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and Police Commission to issue
a public commitment to NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The Hawaii
County Police Department is tasked with protecting Hawaii County residents, not the federal
government. Our tax dollars support the department to ensure safety and justice for all who call
Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or political affiliation.
I am deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification and
warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses, schools, and churches. How are residents
to know whether these are “ICE agents” or homegrown criminals impersonating ICE and preying
upon the vulnerable? The Police Department must ensure that Hawaii County residents are
protected from such actions, and that law enforcement is not collaborating with or enabling
operations that violate due process and constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust, and the
department’s policies, partnerships, and leadership must reflect the values and legal protections
owed to every resident of this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community.
Dr. Megan Sedig, DNP
From:Meizhu Lui
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Testimony
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 10:15:04 PM
Attachments:Letter to County Police Dept.docx
July 7, 2025
Aloha,
As a resident of Papaaloa on the Hamakua Coast where our farmers rely on Mexican and other immigrant
workers, I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and Police Commission to issue a public commitment to
NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The Hawaii County Police Department
should not do the job of the federal government. The County’s Police Department exists to ensure safety
and justice for all who call Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or
political affiliation.
On the Hamakua Coast, at recent community meetings, residents have voiced their gratitude for the Hawai’i
County police officials who treat us with respect, and have earned our trust. That positive relationship is
now threatened. We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification
and warrants abducting people off our farms, businesses, schools, and churches. These individuals are
frightening to all of us, citizens and non-citizens, white and non-white. Police in a democracy are there to
protect us, not to intimidate and threaten us. Our need right now is protection from these individuals
disturbing our peace; we do not need protection from the immigrants who serve us, work with us, who are
our friends and neighbors.
Please, the Police Department must not collaborate with these operations.This is not the kind of activity we
want our tax dollars to support.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter.
Meizhu Lui
Papaaloa, HI 96780
From:Melissa Armstrong
To:Correa, Charisse
Cc:Melissa Armstrong;Patti Cook
Subject:Do not collaborate with ICE
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:47:38 AM
July 8, 2025
To the Hawai’i County Police Commission and Police Chief:
We at Indivisible Kea’au strongly support the letter and intentions of NHAN and the work they are doing to
support our immigrant communities.
We cannot have HPD coordinating with, and taking action for, the work of ICE/HSI/DHS. The message
that will be sent to all residents of Hawai’i is one of destruction. The respect and sense of security will be
completely wiped away. The impacts will be far reaching and negatively affect our communities.
The residents of Hawai’i deserve to have HPD protect and serve them, to work together to maintain
peace, and to know that HPD will support their legal rights as determined by the state of Hawai’i.
The Federal government is crossing the lines and violating both the Constitution and the rights of the
people. The vast reach of their actions will harm many people and have long lasting detrimental effects in
Hawai’i and across our nation. The impacts are already being seen and felt. People are afraid; lives have
been turned upside down. Our farms are suffering which means less food will be available.
Please let HPD continue to protect and serve the people of Hawai’i. Please allow us to know we can
receive assistance when needed. Who will we turn to when the people meant to maintain order are the
ones contributing to chaos? How will order be sustained now and in the future?
Please don’t make HPD the enemy, Don’t align with those who are terrorizing communities.
We greatly appreciate your attention and consideration for the people of Hawai’i.
Mahalo Nui,
Melissa Armstrong
Janet Teare
for Indivisible Kea'au.
Contact:indivisiblekeaau@pm.me
From:Michele Chavez-Pardini
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Support our Community
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 7:24:51 AM
Aloha Ms. Correa,
As a resident of Waimea, I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and Police Commission to issue a
public commitment to NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The Hawaii
County Police Department is tasked with protecting Hawaii County residents, not the federal
government. Our tax dollars support the department to ensure safety and justice for all who call
Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or political affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification and
warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses, schools, and churches. How are residents to
know whether these are “ICE agents” or homegrown criminals impersonating ICE and preying upon
the vulnerable? The Police Department must ensure that Hawaii County residents are protected
from such actions, and that law enforcement is not collaborating with or enabling operations that
violate due process and constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust, and the department’s
policies, partnerships, and leadership must reflect the values and legal protections owed to every
resident of this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community.
Sincerely,
Michele Chavez-Pardini
From:nicki coutoumanos
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Urgent July 8 Testimony Submission; Special meeting of the Hawaii County Police Commission
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 8:47:24 PM
Aloha,
No one knows better than the law enforcement folks, that child abduction is
not a newproblem.
It has been a horrific & intolerable problem for years - as has the slave-
trafficking.
Reliable reports are now coming forth indicating that men who are not
actually with ICE or affiliated with any law enforcementagency are passing
themselves off as government agents and abducting people.
This macbre open opportunity - and more actually, open invitation - to
human traffickers and child abductors has been a predictable eventuality
that I'm certain law enforcement individualshave been acutely concerned
about & aware of for months.
This opportunity, laid wide open to every criminal involved with
humantrafficking, abduction andabuse; this opportunity for any individual to
don a mask, military gear & clothing - which is easily purchased online by
anyone - has been handed on a silver platter to any and all criminals over
the pastmonths.
It could not have been more effectively laid out if a manual and free classes
were broadcast by every news outlet and social media platform across not
only Hawaii, but the whole of the United States.
Istronglyurge our Hawaii County Police Chief,Police Commission, and
every officerto be absolutely and without question certainthatyou are not
aiding human traffickersor child abusers in the abduction of people here in
Hawaii. . . and there is only one way you can maintain the peace of mind of
knowing forcertain you have not aided a common criminal in committing a
horrific crime:Do not aid anyone who has not produced valid identification
and an authentic warrant, signed by an actual Judge, in the abduction of
any individual.
As a resident of Hilo, HawaiiI am deeply concerned about the presence of
masked individuals, period.
If they do not haveidentificationand warrants, thepeople here in Hawaii -
citizens andvisitors alike - must be
protected from them and from any of theseabductions from businesses,
schools, churches and off our streets
that have become suddenlycommonplace.
As a resident, I must know that we Hawaii County residents are protected;
that our trusted Police force is
operating within thelaw and not collaborating with, or enabling, EITHER
criminals OR any operations that
violate due process and constitutional rights.Public safety requires trust,
and the department’s policies,
partnerships, and leadership must reflect the values and legal protections
that every resident of this island has
arightto rest assuredly within.
As a resident, I call onour Hawaii County Police Chief andPolice
Commission to issue a public commitment to
protect the Constitutionallyguaranteed rights of the people in Hawaii;
to issue a public commitmenttoNOT support or assist in the abduction of
any human being;
to issue a commitment to NOT supportICE/HSI/DHS immigration raids
oractions.
We count onourHawaii County Police Department to protect us - and it is,
after all, whatthePolice Force
istaskedto do,isn't it - to protect Hawaii County residents? - not a federal
government;
not individuals violating the Constitution; not individuals violating
Constitutionally guaranteed safety, dignity or
rights of people on our island -regardless of theelected officials those
individuals doingthe violating say they
represent.
I call on ourHawaii Policeto ensure safety and justice for all who call
Hawaii Island home,regardless of
immigration status, national origin, or political affiliation.
Mahalo for your attention to this urgentmatter, at this critical moment for our
community.
Monica L. Couotumanos
Hilo, Hawaii
From:Olani Lilly
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Police Commission Special Meeting Thursday, July 10, 2025
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 12:45:59 PM
Aloha, my name is Olani Lilly and I am the Founder of the Hilo Chapter of the Indivisible
Hawai'i Statewide Network and the National Indivisible. These are not ordinary times. Our
community is experiencing deep uncertainty and threats to fundamental rights. The Hawaii
County Police Department is tasked with protecting Hawaii County residents, not the federal
government. Our tax dollars support the department to ensure safety and justice for all who
call Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or political
affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification and
warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses, schools, and churches. The Police
Department must ensure that Hawaii County residents are protected from such actions, and
that law enforcement is not collaborating with or enabling operations that violate due process
and constitutional rights.
The Commission must ensure all residents are protected and that due process prevails. Public
safety requires trust, and the department’s policies, partnerships, and leadership must reflect
the values and legal protections owed to every resident of this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community.
From:Sarah Kalawe
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Testimony for 7/10 Police Commission Meeting
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 6:32:26 PM
Aloha Chair Robinson and Members of the Hawaii County Police Commission,
My name is Sarah Kalawe, and I am a public school teacher at Hilo High School and a
lifelong Hawaii state resident. I am submitting this testimony to respectfully oppose Chief
Benjamin Moszkowicz’s request to withdraw his resignation.
I believe we need leadership in our Police Department that the community can trust —
leadership that upholds the law, protects all residents regardless of immigration status, and
does not cooperate with federal agencies like ICE, HSI, or DHS that routinely violate due
process and create fear in our communities.
As a teacher, I have seen how these federal actions directly harm families, students, and
workers. When local police departments collaborate with federal immigration agencies, it
erodes public trust and sends the message that not everyone on this island deserves safety or
dignity. We cannot afford to have leadership that enables or ignores these actions.
I urge the Commission to:
Deny the Chief’s request to rescind his resignation.
Commit to transparent hiring of a new Chief who shares the values of aloha, kuleana,
and the U.S. Constitution.
Review and cancel any agreements between the department and federal immigration
agencies.
This is a critical moment for our island. We have a chance to choose justice over fear, integrity
over confusion, and community over complicity. Please stand with all Hawaii Island residents
— documented or not — and take action that reflects the values of safety, fairness, and
compassion.
Mahalo for your service and for hearing my voice today.
With respect,
Sarah Kalawe
Hilo, Hawaii
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From:Tom Penny
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Written testimony fro Thomas Penny, Kamuela
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:17:34 AM
Aloha,
As a resident of Kamuela, and I urge our Hawaii County Police Chief and Police Commission to
issue a public commitment to NOT support or assist with ICE/HSI/DHS immigration actions. The
Hawaii County Police Department is tasked with protecting Hawaii County residents, not the
federal government. Our tax dollars support the department to ensure safety and justice for all
who call Hawaii Island home, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or political
affiliation.
We are deeply concerned about the presence of masked individuals without identification and
warrants abducting people off our streets, businesses, schools, and churches. How are residents
to know whether these are “ICE agents” or homegrown criminals impersonating ICE and preying
upon the vulnerable? The Police Department must ensure that Hawaii County residents are
protected from such actions, and that law enforcement is not collaborating with or enabling
operations that violate due process and constitutional rights. Public safety requires trust, and the
department’s policies, partnerships, and leadership must reflect the values and legal protections
owed to every resident of this island.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter at this critical moment for our community.
Name Thomas Penny
Dear Members of the Police Commission
My name is Torey Keltner, and I am a resident in Hawai'i County and my family has lived in
Hawaiian Paradise Park for over a decade. I am writing to express my strong support for Chief
Benjamin Moszkowicz and his
The past few weeks have undoubtedly presented significant challenges for all involvedmost
notably for Chief Ben. His initial decision to accept the interim position with the Honolulu Police
Department raised understandable concerns within our community. However, I am confident that,
Police Department.
As a retired senior commanding officer in a mainland law enforcement agency I can especially
appreciate that his decision was driven by a deep sense of loyalty and responsibility to help a
struggling agency where he spent many years of his professional life. That same sense of duty is
am sincerely grateful for his desire to continue leading our department.
Chief Ben is an honest, intelligent, and deeply committed leader. He is consistently accessible,
community-oriented, and thoughtful in addressing complex issues. His forward-thinking
leadership strengthened both public trust and the internal development of the department. I believe
this momentary stumble should be addressed and moved past as he continues to seek meaningful
ways to enhance service to
One of the initiatives I have had the privilege to support under Chi
departments participation in the Legal and Protective Services program at Waiakea High School.
This course offers students hands-on exposure to a wide range of police functions, including work
with detectives, patrol officers, traffic enforcement officers, dispatch, evidence technicians, the
Special Response Team, hostage negotiators, vice, K9 handlers, and traffic services.
This program not only educates students about the scope of law enforcement but also inspires them
to consider a future with t
expanding to other schools and evolving into a cadet program that supports youth through training
and into careers in public safety. It is no secret that we need young people to come into our ranks
and want to support them in that decision.
I am sure you are aware of several program changes and additions that Chief Ben has implemented,
one small program that has a large impact on the community members is the Child Safety Seat
Technician training and community outreach program. Thanks to his advocacy and support, the
department now has over 25 trained officers and staff across the county who assist community
members with child car seat inspections and installations. We also host multiple car seat clinics
annually, very often providing car seats to families in need, promoting both safety education and
access to essential safety resources.
Another area of notable pro
officers in traffic crash investigations. Historically, officers assigned to the Traffic Enforcement
Unit often began their roles without having received the necessary specialized training. This
practice has significantly improved. Today, patrol officers have the opportunity to participate in
advanced training courses prior to assuming traffic enforcement duties. These include specialized
programs such as At-Scene Traffic Crash and Homicide Investigation, Advanced Traffic Crash
Investigation, Traffic Crash Reconstruction I & II, Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Investigation,
and Applied Energy Methods. By equipping officers with this complex training in advance of
assignment, the department not only improves operational readiness but also supports professional
growth and promotes long-term retention within the force.
To address the increasing number of pedestrian-related vehicle crashes, Chief Ben recommended
the acquisition of electric patrol bicycles and the training of select officers in their operation. This
initiative was launched last year and has already proven effective, particularly in the downtown
Hilo area. The program is scheduled to expand to additional districts by the upcoming holiday
season, further enhancing officer visibility and community engagement in pedestrian-heavy areas.
In addition to the initial rollout, Chief Ben also recommended hosting a course focused on electric
bicycles and the laws governing their use. This training was held on June 23rd and was attended
by 24 officers, two school administrators, and a representative from the Safe Routes to School
consistent, informed enforcement and outreach throughout the department.
training, professional development, and expanded career opportunities. While we are fortunate to
Thank you for the opportunity to share my personal insights regarding Chief Ben and the positive
impact of his leadership. I respectfully urge you to retain Chief Ben as the Chief of Police,
recognizing the significant influence his continued leadership has on the strength, stability, and
well-being of our community.
From:Wendy Chase
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:ICE and immigration
Date:Monday, July 7, 2025 5:39:39 PM
Aloha,
I live in Laupahoehoe and plead with our Hawaii Police Chief and Police Commission not to support or assist ICE,
HSI. DHS immigration tactics.
With our tax dollars we support the Department to ensure safety and justice for all who call Hawaii home.
I do not support unidentified masked individuals taking our residents off of our streets and from public institutions. I
believe the police must protect our people from these actions …provide legal protections for all.
Thank you for your consideration, Wendy Chase