HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-19-2025 Board Packet for PC Meeting
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
Bernadette Urban-Smith, Member
Greg Yamada, Member
Police Commission
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9•Hilo,Hawai‘i 96720
Phone: (808) 932-2950 •Fax: (808) 932-2949
AGENDA
DATE:FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
TIME:9:00A.M.
PLACE:
74-5044 ANE KEOHOKALOLE HIGHWAY, KAILUA-KONA, 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 18, 2025, regular and executive sessions.
August 22, 2025, regular and executive sessions.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT ON DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Including, but not limited to:
Crime Report
Traffic Report
Vice Report
Personnel Report
Finance
Commendations
Other Department Activities
UNFINISHEDBUSINESS
Discussionand action regarding the postingand publishing of the notice of vacancy in
the office of the chief of police, pursuant to Police Commission Rule 9(a).
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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Discussion and action regarding the commission’s application and interview process for
the selection of the newPolice Chief.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and possible action to form a Permitted Interaction Group (PIG) for the
selection of the new Police Chief.
Correspondence No. 25-16: Hawa
appointing authorities concerning proposed salary adjustments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION(CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)
For the following agenda items, the commission will meet in executive session to consider
charges against officers or employees of the police department, where matters affecting
privacy will be involved, to consider sensitive matters related to public safety, and may
consult with the board’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the commission’s
powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92-5 (a)(2)(4)(6) and
-20 (b).
CONSIDERATION AND INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS(EXECUTIVE SESSION –
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)
HPC 25-23: Complainant alleges officers have not responded to her repeated calls, no
follow-up wasconducted, and expresses dissatisfaction with how her case was
investigated.(cont. 7/18/25)
HPC 25-31:Complainant alleges wrongful arrest, denial of medical care, and
mishandling of property. (cont. 8/22/25)
REQUEST FOR REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATION COUNSEL(EXECUTIVE
SESSION –CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)
Correspondence No. 25-15:Request for Representation for Lelauloto Tagaloa, in Case
No.3DSS-25-0000027. (cont. 8/22/25)
STATUS REPORT OF REFERRED AND EXTERNAL COMPLAINTS(EXECUTIVE
SESSION –CLOSED TO THEPUBLIC)
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
(RETURN TO OPEN SESSION)
Investigation of complaints
HPC 25-23
HPC 25-31
Request for representation by Corporation Counsel
Correspondence No. 25-15
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AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thenextregularmeeting isscheduled forFriday,October 24, 2025,at 9:00 a.m.at the
County Building, Council Chambers, Suite 1401, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI.
ADJOURNMENT
Submitting Written Testimony:Written testimony may be submitted via email at
Charisse.Correa@hawaiipolice.gov, by mail, or in person to the Police Commission’s office at 101
business days before the meeting.
: Testimony must be related to an item on the agenda. The commission will hear public
Oral Testimony
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.
The in-person meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need an
Special Assistance:
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@hawaiipolice.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.
HAWAII POLICE COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
JULY 18, 2025
74-5044 ANE KEOHOKALOLE HIGHWAY, KAILUA-KONA, HI
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
These minutes are DRAFT minutes. The commission has
not voted to accept them. Changes may/may not be made prior to their adoption at the next meeting.
CALL TO ORDERAND ROLLCALL
Chair Robinsoncalled the meeting to order at 9:01a.m.
Present: Rick Robinson, Chair
John Bertsch, Vice Chair
Wendy Botelho, Commissioner
Arthur Buckman, Commissioner
Lloyd Enriquez, Commissioner
Eileen Lacerte, Commissioner
Jacob Tavares, Commissioner
Greg Yamada, Commissioner
A quorum was present.
Also present:Benjamin Moszkowicz, Police Chief
Reed Mahuna, Deputy Chief
Sherry Bird, Assistant Chief
Scott Amaral, Major
Sandor Finkey, Major
Thomas Shopay, Major
Rio Amon-Wilkins, Captain
Tuck Loy Aurello, Captain
Denise Laitinen, Public Relations Officer
Sinclair Salas-Ferguson, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Charisse Correa, Secretary
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Chair Robinson asked that public testimony stay focused on agenda items.
Kelly Greenwell opposed federal ICE agents, calling theiractions discriminatory,
unconstitutional, and harmful to community sovereignty, and urged local leaders to resist.
Chair Robinson stated that the ICE matter was already included on the Police
Commission’s May agenda, was discussed at that meeting, and is reflected in the minutes.
He noted that anyone may review the minutes and reiterated the need to keep the
discussion focused on current agenda items.
Tina Marie urged the commission to select achief who upholds due process, human
dignity, and the rights of all people regardless of immigration status. She called for
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candidates to address accountability, legal compliance in enforcement, and resistance to
federal immigration pressures. She criticized ICE agents’ actions as cruel and harmful to
families, urging leadership that protects communities over federal enforcement priorities.
Maki Morinoue urged selecting a chief who will protect the community, end local
collaboration with ICE, and increase public access to commission discussions.
Commissioner Tavares arrived at 9:15 a.m.
Ellen Lubrano spoke on the selection of the interim and permanent police chief,
emphasizing the need for strong leadership, integrity, accountability, and commitment to
the Big Island’s unique community. She opposed local police involvement in federal
immigrationenforcement, citing its negative impact on trust and resource allocation, and
urged selecting a chief dedicated to serving and protecting all residents.
Kellyna Campbell addressed potential conflicts of interest in a close-knit community and
emphasized the need for ethical leadership and constitutional understanding within law
two-day constitutional law and ethical foundations training in Hilo and Kona to strengthen
officer integrity, address conflicts of interest, and rebuild public trust.
Nancy Moser spoke on the selection of the interim and permanent police chief,
emphasizing the importance of maintaining and building public trust in law enforcement.
She urged the commission to ask candidates how they will ensure proper identification of
all law enforcement personnel operating locally, uphold due process, and prevent actions
that could erode community trust.
Savannah WheelerstatedMOUs between HPD and federalagenciesshould be
terminated, stressing the importance of considering community concerns and constitutional
rights in guiding the next police chief.
Deirdre Roney testified,urging the commission to select an interim and permanent police
chief who will end all agreements between HPD and federal immigration agencies. She
cited her extensive experience working along the southern border and with immigrant
communities, warning that collaboration with ICE and CBP harms civil rights, worsens
chief who will reject MOUs and 287(g) agreements, require officers to wear full uniforms,
andensure HPD prioritizes protecting the local community over federal immigration
enforcement.
Patricia Rose urgedthe commission to cancel the MOU allowing HPD to cooperate with
ICE. She stated that such agreements endanger officers, erode public trust, and
undermine community safety. Rose emphasized the importance of transparency in
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selecting both the interim and permanent police chief, stressing that rebuilding trust
between HPD and the community must be a priority.
Christina Holt thanked the commission for removing Chief Moszkowicz, calling it the right
decision, but urged them to go further. She testified that HPD must stop collaborating with
ICE, describing how families are being racially profiled, separated, and funneled into
deportation pipelines with taxpayer resources. Holt statedthis isstate-sponsored violence
and a betrayal of community trust. She called on the commission to recommend that
County Council terminateall MOUs with ICE, set firm expectations for the next chief, and
ensure civil righ
accountability, and community safety.
Sam Guckenheimer, representing Kona Indivisible, urged the commission to ask specific
questions of candidates for interim and permanent police chief regarding HPD’s
cooperation with ICE and other federal agencies. He requested that candidates’ answers
be made public, focusing on transparency, protection of residents’ rights, proper
identification of federal agents, limitations on cooperation with raids, and ensuring all
actions comply with the law and community values.
Kate Jacobson requested that thecommission adopt two policies when hiring the interim
and new police chief: prohibit the use of masks so officers and agents are clearly
identifiable, and reject all agreements with Homeland Security and related federal
immigration agencies. She emphasized that trust requires transparency, fear undermines
public safety, and collaboration with federal immigration practices risks eroding community
trust in HPD.
Andrea Pro,a Kona coffee farm owner and second-generation daughter of immigrants,
testified that immigrant workerslong valued as essential members of the communityare
now living in fear, keeping their children home and avoiding work due to ICE activity. She
urged the commission to ensure the next police chief has the ethics and courage to reject
collaboration with ICE, beginning with revoking MOUs and related agreements, to help
restore community trust.
Belinda Pate, a healthcare provider, testified that nurses and police have long shared a
relationship of mutual respect, noting that seeing officers in the hospital has always
reassured her that “everything’s going to be okay.” She emphasized the importance of
trust in HPD, explaining that just as nursestake an oath to do no harm, she hopes the
newly appointed police chiefwill uphold that same principle.
Janet Matlock described herself as strongly pro-lawenforcement, said she no longer feels
safe with HPD due to the MOU allowing ICE agents to be embedded in police facilities.
She said this agreement erodes trust, creates fear in immigrant and marginalized
communities, and makes it unclear who is ICE and who is HPD. She urged the
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commission to ensure the next chief rejects collaboration with ICE so officers are seen as
protectors, not extensions of federal immigration enforcement.
Peter Matlock explained thatthe most important issue in selecting a new police chief is
ICE collaboration. He urged that the next chief be required to terminate the current MOU
with ICE and avoid any new agreements, arguing that ICE involvement undermines trust,
endangers community safety, misuses local resources, and compromises constitutional
rights. He stressed that HPD must remain independent and accountable to the community,
not federal immigration enforcement.
Patti Cook expressed appreciation for the Police Department’s partnership in keeping the
community safe,but stressed that trust is jeopardized by ICE collaboration. She shared
that many community members recently attended a rapid response training to prepare for
immigration enforcement actions,learning how to stay safe, remain peaceful, and push
back appropriately. She stated that they plan to continue these efforts, to be more vocal,
and to show up at commission and councilmeetings to advocate for removing MOUs from
county policy and preventing any 287(g) agreements from being implemented.She urged
the commission to ensure the new police chief prioritizes community safety by ending
cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, noting that immigrant families live in
fear daily and need protection.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT ON DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Items from the chief’sreports were highlighted:
Crime Report:MajorScottAmaralreported 5,928 serious crimes through June 30,
2025.Area I and Area II criminal investigation units investigated 773of these serious
crimes, with 514in Area I and259in Area II.
Calls for Service: InJune 2025,the department received 9,755 calls for service.
Fiscal year to date is 92,899.
Traffic Report:Major Thomas Shopayreported that as of July 16, 2025,there were
1,009traffic crashes this fiscal year, compared to 911last year.Traffic fatalities are at
23,compared to25the previous year.DUI arrestsfor the yearare at943compared to
946.In June2025, there were 69DUI arrests,compared to88the previous month.In
June2025,5,213citations were issued, including 3,472for moving/regulatory, 336for
seat belt violations, 14for child restraint violations, and 1,081for speeding.
Personnel Report: Assistant ChiefSherry Bird reported 85 sworn police vacanciesin
the field, not including five recruits from the 102nd class and five from the 103rd class.
For police communication officers, 23 positions are filled and 16 remain vacant. Among
supervising police communication officer positions, four are filled,with one vacancy.
Overall, the department has filled 419of 493sworn positions (85%) and 119of 161
civilian positions (74%).
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Assistant Chief Bird provided an update onrecruitment activities, recruit classes, and
ongoing recruitment efforts.
Finance: Assistant ChiefBirdreported that HPD's overall expenditure target was 100%,
with the actual expenditure at 100.15%. The target salaries and wages were100%,
with the actual at 113.08%. Regularsalaries and wages were at 98.20%, overtime
salaries and wages at 307.35%, and miscellaneous salaries and wages at 177.78%.
Recess was called at 10:23 a.m., and the meeting reconvened at 10:33 a.m.
New Software:Denise Laitinen,Public Relations Officer, and Major Sandor Finkey,
Technical Services, presented on "Versaterm Community Connect," a new technology
designed to enhance community engagement and transparency. The system is
scheduled to go live to the public on July 30th.
The software provides automatic text or email updates to callers when they contact
police for service. Updates may include acknowledgment of the call, notification if an
officer is delayed, confirmation once the call is completed, and case status changes
(e.g., assignment to a detective, referral to the prosecutor’s office, or case closure).
Messages are available in English, Spanish, and Tagalog.
The system integrates with the department’s Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and
Records Management System to ensure victimsreceive appropriate case updates. For
those without text-capable phones, case information is accessible through a victim
portal at engage.hawaiipolice.gov.
A survey feature allows community members to provide feedback on their experience
with personnel. This feedback will support training, improve customer service, and
enhance overall department accountability.
Commissioner Lacerte asked if the system allows two-way communication. Major
Finkey noted that feedback can be provided through surveys.Ms. Laitinen explained
that victims will receive the detective’s contact information to follow up directly.
Concerns were raised about delays between text notifications and officer arrival; staff
will consult with the developer on possible improvements.Commissioner Lacerte also
raised concerns about domestic violence cases; it was clarified that certain case types
can be excluded from notifications.
Commissioner Botelho praised the program and asked about community outreach. Ms.
Laitinen described a multi-pronged approach including media releases, social media,
staff training, and coordination with community policing officers. Major Finkey added
that community relations officers will distribute materials at public events. Ongoing
media campaigns are planned.
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Vice Chair Bertsch asked technical questions regarding the verification of caller
information and whether patrol officers would have additional duties. Major Finkey
explained that officers woulddistribute cards with the QR code and website. Bertsch
also asked about survey timing, which can be activated at any time, with results
compiled monthly.
Commissioner Tavares asked about staffing and budget impacts. Major Finkey stated
there are no staffing increases required, minimal personnel impact, and noadditional
costs beyond the software. He also asked about opting out of texts, which will be
available.
Chair Robinson asked how updates are handled once cases are referred to the
prosecutor’s office. Major Finkey explained that the prosecutor’s contact information will
be provided, but the department does not give further updates beyond that point.
Missing Persons Presentation:Captain Rio Amon-Wilkins of the Area I Criminal
Investigation Division presented a comprehensive review of missing person cases
initiated island-wide from January 1, 2020, to June 30, 2025.
A total of 808 caseswere initiated during this period, averaging 147 annually.Of these,
39 individuals remain missing,with approximately 95-96% of all reported missing
individuals being located.Abreakdown of unresolved cases by year is as follows:
o 2020: 5 of 139 cases remain open
o 2021: 5 of 152 cases remain open
o 2022: 7 of 153 cases remain open
o 2023: 10 of 144 cases remain open
o 2024: 6 of 156 cases remain open
o 2025 (to date): 6 of 64 cases remain open
Captain Amon-Wilkins highlighted a significant trend among the 39 unresolved cases:
18 cases (46%) were water-related incidents. These included activities such as
shoreline fishing, opihi picking, diving, boating, and kayaking. Other circumstances for
the unresolved cases involved suspected homicides, suicides, individuals with known
mental health concerns, and instances where individuals are believed to have
intentionally left the island or country. Some reports were also noted to have significant
delays between when the person was last seen and when they were officially reported
missing.
Commissioner Lacerte asked for clarification on the term “suspected suicide,”
questioning whether that indicated the individual had been located or if it was only the
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conclusion of the investigation. Captain Amon-Wilkins explained that such
determinations are based on the totality of the investigation.She also inquired about
follow-up in the case of a missing individual believed to be in the Philippines. He
responded that the department does not have the capacity to pursue cases in foreign
countries; however, it is department policy to keep these cases open with an active
APB, and detectives will pursue any leads that arise.
Commissioner Lacerte further asked whether there were comparable statistics from
other counties. Captain Amon-Wilkins explained that,unlike portrayals in media where
a 24 or 48-hour waiting period is required before filing a missing person report, in
,cases can be initiated immediately. He noted that the transient
population contributes to the number of reports, as some individuals choose to relocate
or sever contact with family, resulting in family members filing reports. In some
situations, individuals reported as missing do not consider themselves missing and
refuse to meet with officers, which prevents cases from being closed until direct, face-
to-face contact is made. He emphasized that while there has been public concern on
social media about the number of missing persons,the vast majority of cases over the
past five and a half years have been thoroughly investigated and have reasonable
explanations.
missing person statistics on a per capita basis with state or national averages. He also
asked whether the division had sufficient resources to investigate these cases. Captain
Amon-Wilkins responded that while the department is short-staffed, his detectives are
highly committed and conduct excellent investigations. Tavares encouraged him to
emphasize resource needs in future budget discussions, noting the public’s strong
interest in missing person cases.
Commissioner Enriquez asked whether juveniles were included in the statistics.
Captain Amon-Wilkins clarified that the report focused on adults, with the exception of
one case involving a six-year-old child believed to be with their biological mother. He
further explained that juvenile cases are typically treated as runaways unless there is
evidence the child did not leave voluntarily, in which case they are investigated as
missing persons.
Vice Chair Bertsch expressed his appreciation for the handling of missing person
cases, noting that the report is excellent and provides valuable insight into what is truly
happening. He thanked Captain Amon-Wilkins for his work and dedication.
Police Chief’s Report (cont.):
Chief Moszkowicz stated he wanted to take a brief moment to thank the commission
and department members for the opportunity to serve as chief over the past two and a
half years. He expressed his gratitude to the commission for their support in allowing
him to transition into retirement at the end of August. He noted that today is essentially
his last day in the office, although he will have some remaining administrative
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responsibilities through the end of August. During that time, he will be on paid leave
using accumulated vacation from his 25 years of service. As part of the transition, he
felt it was appropriate for Deputy Chief Mahunato provide the remainder of the report
to the commission.
Commendations& Awards:Deputy Chief Mahuna reported several recognitions and
commendations. Officer Kyle Murray was named Kona Crime Prevention Officer of the
Month for April 2025, and Officer Rylen Fujii was recognized for arresting a suspect in a
series of financial crimes. Officer “Kaipo” Stender was commended for safely detaining
a suspect who attacked a 75-year-old woman, leading to felony charges. Officer Kelena
Kealoha was recognized as HISSPA Officer of the Quarter for Q1 2025. Officers
Lawrence Kobayashi, Landon Takenishi, and Sergeant Thomas Koyanagi were
honored by MADD for efforts to curb impaired driving. Since the last meeting, six
commendations involving nine personnel were received for outstanding service.
Everbridge System: Effective Tuesday, July 15, 2025, all police emergency notifications
County Civil Defense. Existing Nixle subscribers have automatically been transferred
and do not need to take action to continue receiving alerts. Residents can create a free
Everbridge account to customize which notifications they receive, including police road
closures, missing children alerts, and Civil Defense tsunami or hurricane warnings.
South Kohala HI-PAL Keiki Fishing Derby:On June 28, 2025, the Hawai‘i Isle Police
Activities League (HI-PAL) hosted a fishing derby for 138 youth in South Kohala,
supported by Community Police Officers, Conservation Enforcement Officers, and local
volunteers.
Public Hearings on New Firearms Rules:The Hawai‘i Police Department plans to
replace its 1997 rules for carrying concealed and unconcealed weapons with new Rule
1 and Rule 2, updating the permit and licensing process and outlining appeal
procedures for denials. The changes align the rules with state law effective January
2024. Public hearings will be held on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the
West Hawai‘i Civic Center, Council Chambers, and Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 5:00
p.m. at Aunty Sally’s Luau Hale.
Other Departmental Activities and Updates: Chair Robinson noted that Chief
Moszkowicz will be on vacation from Monday through the end of August. Under
General Order 202, which outlines the department’s successionplan, the Deputy Chief
will serve as Acting Police Chief. Deputy Chief Mahuna confirmed he is prepared to
assume these responsibilities.
Commissioner Tavares noted that theirpacket included vicestatsand asked if a
presentation on these statistics would be provided. Deputy Chief Mahuna stated it
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would be beneficial for Captain Buyten to present at the next meeting, providing
detailed explanations, context, and answers to questions, including year-over-year
trends and per capita comparisons to statewideaverages. The commission agreed to
include this presentation.
Vice Chair Bertsch added that while monthly reports include crime, traffic, and
sometimes narcotics data, narcotics activity is not specifically identified. He suggested
incorporating more detailed information on narcotics enforcement and the new program
implemented by Chief Moszkowicz, including ongoing operations and enforcement
efforts, into future reports for greater clarity and insight.
NEW BUSINESS
Correspondence No. 25-14:Concern regarding oversized truck tires and enforcement.
Major Shopay reported there were263 citationsissuedin 2024 and 356 year-to-date in
2025 for violations of County Code 24-105, requiring mud flaps or fender protection. He
noted challenges in enforcement, including vehicles being quickly modified to pass safety
checks and the relatively low $72 fine, but emphasized that officers continue to actively
monitor and address these violations.
There was further discussion regarding enforcement, vehicle modifications, varying county
codes in Hawai‘i, and related safety concerns.
NEW BUSINESS
Police Department Policies Regarding Conflicts:
Deputy Chief Mahuna reported that the department currently does not have a standalone
conflict of interest policy, though existing standards of conduct address related behavior.
He is exploring drafting a standalone policy, using the Honolulu Police Department’s policy
as a reference. Commissioners discussed considerations regarding family members
working together, and Deputy Chief Mahuna confirmed that direct reporting between
immediate family members is generally prohibited. DCC Salas-Ferguson noted that a new
nepotism provision in the Hawai‘i County Code of Ethics now prohibits hiring or supervising
immediate family members, and Deputy Mahuna reported that department members
recently completed a survey to ensure compliance.
NEW BUSINESS
Appointment of Temporary Chief of Police:
Chair Robinson opened the discussion regarding the appointment of a temporary Chief of
Police following Chief Moskowitz's retirement at the end of August. He explained options
andproposed appointing Deputy Chief Mahuna as the temporary chief to streamline the
process and focus the commission's energy on the extensive search for a permanent
chief.
Commissioner Tavares voiced a preference for a more transparent process that would
solicit applications for the temporary position to ensure openness. Commissioner Botelho
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agreed, stating a desire to find the most passionate person for the job, even in a temporary
capacity, and suggested asking for letters of interest.
Vice Chair Bertsch noted that the department’s general orders already have a succession
plan in place that allows for continuity and that creating a separate selection process for a
temporary chief might cause confusion. Itwon’tserve the best interestsof the department
and the public.
DCC Salas-Ferguson clarified that while the commission is required to appoint a temporary
chief, the rules do not set a procedure or timeline, giving the commission broad discretion.
Until a temporary chief is appointed, the deputyserves as acting chiefunder general
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orders. He suggested that at the August 22meeting, Human Resources could provide
input on an abbreviated selection process for the temporary chief, with the commission
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potentially making a selection by September 19. He noted that discussions on the
permanent chief selection process could also begin at the same time, and both processes
could run concurrently.
Chair Robinson stated that he has been in contactwith HR to provide a presentation on
theselection process. He noted that the process is extensive, pointing out that Honolulu is
hiring a company to conduct itschief search. He expressed concern that repeating that
approach for both the temporaryand permanent chief could overburden staff and create
confusion. His goal is to streamline the process, though he is open to additional support if
the commission wants a broader perspective.
Commissioner Lacerte clarified that while public testimony on ICE is important,it needs to
be addressed in its proper place.She explained that theimmediate focus is on appointing
a temporary chief.She then made a motion to follow the department's established
succession plan to allow the commission to begin the extensive work of selecting a
permanent chief.
DCC Salas-Ferguson confirmed that the intentof the motionwas to appoint a temporary
chief immediately, specifically by following the succession plan to appoint Deputy Chief
Mahuna.
Chair Robinson announced that a motion had been made to appoint Acting Chief Reed
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Mahuna as temporary chief, effective September 1, pending the selection of a permanent
police chief. He asked for a second, and Vice Chair Bertsch seconded the motion.
Discussion followedregarding the commission's options. Commissioner Tavares
questioned the process for soliciting letters of interest for the temporary position,
confirming with counsel that interviews were not required. Vice Chair Bertsch raised
concerns about the administrative challenges and potential for confusion if they pursued a
separate selection process before the end of August, while DCC Salas-Ferguson clarified
that Deputy Chief Mahuna would serve as acting chiefuntil a temporary chief was
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appointed, giving the commissiontime. Chair Robinson reiterated his desire to avoid a
confusing dual process and keep the focus on the search for a permanent chief.
With no further discussion, Chair Robinsoncalled for a vote on the motion to appoint
Acting Chief Reed Mahuna as temporary chief,pending the selection of the permanent
chief.
A roll call vote was taken. Before casting his vote, Commissioner Yamada confirmed that
an "aye" meant Deputy Chief Mahuna would serve as temporary chief until a permanent
chief is selected. The vote was recorded as follows:
In Favor (Ayes):CommissionersYamada, Lacerte, Enriquez, Buckman, Bertsch, Robinson
Opposed (Nays): Commissioners Tavares, Botelho
Chair Robinsonannounced the motion passed with a vote of six ayes to two nays,
appointing Reed Mahuna as temporary chief effective September 1st.
Commissioner Tavares clarified that his vote was a matter of process and transparency,
not a reflection on the appointee.
DeputyChief Mahuna thanked the commission for itssupport. The chair concludedthat
the commission will now focus entirely on the selection of a permanent chief, with a
presentation from Human Resources scheduled for the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Selection and Appointment of Permanent Chief of Police:
Chair Robinson announced thatthe selection process for the permanent chiefwill be on
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the agenda for the next meeting on August 22. He confirmed that a representative from
Human Resources will be present. Commissioners were instructed to review the job
description from the previousselection process, which had been sent to them, and to
come to the next meeting prepared to discuss any proposed changes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION(CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)
Commissioner Tavaresmotioned to meet inexecutive session to consider charges against
officers or employees of the Police Department, where matters affecting privacy will be
involved; to consider sensitive matters related to public safety, and may consult with the
board’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the commission’s powers, duties,
privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92-5 (a)(2)(4)(6) and the Hawaii
County Charter Section 13-20 (b).Seconded byVice Chair Bertsch,with no discussion, it
carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 12:46p.m.
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Motion to reconvene open session made by Vice Chair Bertsch, seconded by
Commissioner Tavares,with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. The regular
session reconvened at 3:08p.m.
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
Investigation of complaints:
o HPC 25-23:The complainant alleges officers have not responded to her repeated
calls, no follow-up was conducted, and expresses dissatisfaction with how her case
was investigated.Vice Chair Bertsch made a motion to defer this to the next
available meeting, so parties could attend.Seconded by Commissioner Lacerte,
with no discussion, and it carried unanimously.
o HPC 25-28A, 25-28B, and 25-28C:Complainant alleges the unlawful removal of
children and unauthorized entry into a residence. Additional allegations include
retaliation and misuse of departmental access.
HPC 25-28A: Vice Chair Bertsch made a motion that there was insufficient
evidence. Seconded by Commissioner Yamada, with no discussion,it carried
unanimously.
HPC 25-28B: Vice Chair Bertsch made a motion that there was sufficient
evidence to refer to the chief for further investigation. Seconded by
Commissioner Botelho, with no discussion, it carried unanimously.
HPC 25-28C: Vice Chair Bertsch made a motion that there was sufficient
evidence to refer to the chief for further investigation. Seconded by
Commissioner Botelho, with no discussion, it carried unanimously.
o HPC 25-29A and 25-29B:Complainant alleges the unlawful removal of children and
unauthorized entry into a residence. Additional allegations include retaliation and
misuse of departmental access.
HPC 25-29A:Vice Chair Bertsch made a motion that there was insufficient
evidence. Seconded by Commissioner Botelho,with no discussion, it carried
unanimously.
HPC 25-29B:Vice Chair Bertsch made a motion that there was sufficient
evidence to refer to the chief for further investigation. Seconded by
Commissioner Tavares, with no discussion, it carried unanimously.
o HPC 25-30A and 25-30B:Complainant alleges the unlawful removal of children
from her custody, unauthorized entry into her residence, and failure by officers to
prevent unauthorized removal of property.
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Page 13
HPC 25-30A:Vice Chair Bertsch made a motion that there was insufficient
evidence. Seconded by Commissioner Botelho,with no discussion, it carried
unanimously.
HPC 25-30B:Vice Chair Bertsch made a motion that there wassufficient
evidenceto refer to the chief for further investigation. Seconded by
Commissioner Botelho,with no discussion, it carried unanimously.
Request for reconsideration:
o HPC 25-15, 25-16, 25-17:Regarding the complaint, Chair Robinson noted that the
commission had previously found insufficient evidence,but the complainant
requested reconsideration, feeling they did not have an opportunity to present their
case. Vice Chair Bertsch made a motion to accept the request for reconsideration,
which was seconded by Commissioner Lacerte. With no discussion, the motion
carried unanimously, and reconsideration was granted.
Complaints in the non-acceptance category:
o HPC 25-30C: Motionwas made by Commissioner Tavares and seconded by
Commissioner Buckman to sustain the chair’s decision to decline the complaint
under Rule 6(c)(1). Vice Chair Bertsch voiced opposition, stating he felt the timing
was off as it had just been discovered that a report was not filed. The motion
passed, with all in favor except for Vice Chair Bertsch.
o HPC 25-27: A motion was made by Vice Chair Bertsch and seconded by
Commissioner Tavares to sustain the chair's decision to decline a complaint under
Rule 6(c)(4). The motion carried unanimously without discussion.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Chair Robinson confirmed that the next meeting will include a presentation from Human
Resources on the selection process for the permanent chief.
Commissioner Tavares requested a future presentation on the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) to clarify the powers and authority of the commission and the police
chief. The commission discussed the request, with members agreeing on the need for
clarification. It was suggested that the Police Departmentor Corporation Counsel could
provide a presentation. Counsel affirmed that advising the chief on police-community
relations falls within the commission's purview. The commission then discussed the best
way to proceed, considering options such as adding it to the chief's report or forming a
permitted interaction group for research.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Robinson announced the next meeting is scheduled for Friday, August 22,2025, at
9:00 a.m. at the County Building, Council Chambers, Suite 1401, 25 Aupuni St., Hilo.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Vice Chair Bertsch and seconded by Commissioner
Tavares. The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 3:41 p.m.
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APPROVED BY:
HAWAII POLICE COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
AUGUST 22, 2025
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25 AUPUNI STREET, HILO, HI
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CALL TO ORDERAND ROLLCALL
Chair Robinsoncalled the meeting to order at 9:00a.m.
Present: Rick Robinson, Chair
Wendy Botelho, Commissioner
Arthur Buckman, Commissioner
Lloyd Enriquez, Commissioner
Bernadette Urban-Smith
Absent:John Bertsch, Vice Chair
Eileen Lacerte, Commissioner
Jacob Tavares, Commissioner
Greg Yamada, Commissioner
A quorum was present.
Also present:Reed Mahuna, Acting Police Chief
Sherry Bird, Assistant Chief
Scott Amaral, Major
Thomas Shopay, Major
Tuck Loy Aurello, Captain
EdwinBuyten, Captain
Sinclair Salas-Ferguson, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Charisse Correa, Secretary
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Commissioner Buckmanmotioned to approvethe regularand executivesession minutes
forJune 20, 2025, and July 10, 2025,seconded by Commissioner Botelho. With no
discussion, the motioncarried unanimously, and the minutes were approved.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT ON DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Itemsfrom the Chief’s written reports were highlighted:
Crime Report: Major Scott Amaralreported461serious crimes through July 31, 2025.
Area I and Area II criminal investigation units investigated 111of these serious crimes,
with 89in Area I and 22in Area II.
Calls for Service: For July2025, the departmentreceived 10,268calls for service.
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Page 2
Traffic Report: Major Thomas Shopay reported that as of August 13, 2025,traffic
crashes for the fiscal year to date were82 compared to 70 for the previous fiscal year.
DUI arrests totaled 74, down from 83 last fiscal year, but up 7% from June (69) to July
(74). Island-wide traffic citations included 3,677 moving/regulatory, 362 seatbelt, 19
child restraint, and 1,107 speeding, for a total of 5,428 citations issued during the
reporting period.
Commissioner Buckman noted a concerning rise in traffic fatalities on Oahu. There was
further discussion regardingaccidents and safety issues related to e-bikes,safety
requirements,as well as ongoing education and media campaigns.
Vice Report:Captain Edwin Buyten of the Vice Narcotics Division reported that in July
2025, the division executed more than 50 search warrants, resulting in 38 felony
arrests and a total of 131 offenses. Seized items included over four pounds of
methamphetamine, five grams of cocaine, a quarter pound of black tar heroin, one
gram of fentanyl, 500 fentanyl pills, seven pounds of processed marijuana, three grams
of MDMA (Molly), nine grams of psilocybin, 12 LSD pills, 3.2 grams of ketamine, and
approximately 152 illegal or seized prescription pills.
The report led to adiscussiononthe dangersassociated with fentanyl and other illicit
drugs in the community.
Personnel Report:Assistant Chief Sherry Birdreportedthat as of July31, 2025, there
nd
were 86sworn vacanciesin the field. After accounting for 5recruits from the 102
rdth
recruitclass, fourfrom the 103recruitclass, and 15 from the 104recruit class, the
department currently has 62 actual positions unfilled. Currently, there are 23positions
filled and 16vacant for police communication officers, and four supervising police
communication officer positions filled, with one vacancy.
Overall, the department has filled 431of 493 sworn positions (87%) and 117of 161
civilian positions (73%).
AC Birdprovided an update on recruitment activities, recruit classes, and ongoing
recruitment efforts.
Finance: AC Birdreported that as of July 31, 2025, HPD's overall expenditure target
was 12.50%, with the actual expenditure at 12.93%.Regularsalaries and wages were
at 11.01%, overtime salaries and wages at 46.97%, and miscellaneous salaries and
wages at 17.48%.
Other Department Activities:Acting Chief Mahuna commended West Hawai'i detectives
for their teamwork with Arizona authorities in the first-ever Turquoise Alert, which
resulted in the safe recovery of a missing child in just five hours. He also highlighted
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Page 3
the department's 32nd year participating in Relay for Life, raising over $4,200. An MOU
was signed with UH Hilo to establish a new cohort program that helps officers across
the state earn a four-year degree in a supportive group environment. The program is
designed to ease concerns about returning to school after time away. Currently, 10-11
officers are enrolled, with hopes to increase participation. The
Department sponsored the Second Annual NALEO Youth Media Challenge, where
students created videos on public safety. A short film about child abusewon Best in
Show in the Trailblazer Division. Kona’s Mikey Evans won Best Short Film in the
Emerging Creators Division for a piece on pulling over for first responders; he also
earned recognition in 2024 for his Text to 911 PSA. The department looks forward to
participating again next year.
Commendations and Awards:Acting Chief Mahuna reported that numerous officers
received Officer of the Month and other awards, including nominations, for exceptional
work. This work involved solving complex financial crimes, de-escalating a crisis with a
suicidal individual, saving the life of a three-month-old baby through CPR, recovering
stolen property, and locating suspects.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Roger Christie emphasizedunity, love for the island, and respect for the Constitution. He
shared hopes for the next chief, including greater transparency, posting the oath of office
online, and addressing public concerns such as global influences, 5Gdangers, digital
currencyslavery, and potential dangers of REAL ID. He called for acknowledgmentand an
apologyforpast marijuana enforcement. Hehighlighted issues of homelessness and
healthcare shortages, and urged the commission to select a chief who can help heal and
strengthen the island.
SamGuckenheimer, on behalf of Kona Indivisible,requested that the commission ask
specific questions ofpolice chief candidates regarding agreements with DHS and ICE,
including whether candidates would rescind existing MOUs,avoid new agreements,and
ensure compliance with state and county laws. He also asked that candidates state their
policies on officer training and cooperation with ICE, and that their responses be made
public as part of the selection process.
Tina Marie Even provided oral testimony urging the commission to select a police chief
who prioritizes community trust and protection. She raised concerns about ICE agents,
describing fear, rights violations, and harm caused to families. She emphasized the need
for a chief who ensures ICE officers are properly identified, upholds due process for all
residents, prevents unlawful ICE activity, and safeguards the community from state-
sanctioned violence. She stressedthat protecting civil liberties is essential and urged the
commission to choose a leader committed to justice and accountability.
Patty Cook supportedconcerns raised about immigration enforcement and stressedthe
importance of selec
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Page 4
urged prioritizing hiring local,,
who can lead with aloha, integrity, and respect for diversity.
Ruth Robisonemphasizedthe complexities faced by local police, including mental health,
substance abuse, gun crimes, and domestic violence. She highlighted concerns about
local law enforcement’s potential involvement in federal immigration enforcement under
programs like 287(g) and memorandums of agreement with ICE, noting possible financial,
legal, and public trust impacts. She urged the commission to include specific questions
about immigration enforcement in the police chief selection process, ensure public
candidate interviews (in-person and via Zoom), and seek transparency on candidates’
positions regardingICE, rescinding existing MOUs, and preventing new agreements.
Patrice Belcherurgedthe commission to consider the principles of pono and aloha in
selecting a new police chief. She expressed concern over ICE activities in the community,
including masked agents, sometimes lacking warrants, and incidents affecting innocent
people. She criticized existing MOUs and ICE funding arrangements as contrary to the
values of the island. Belcher emphasized the importance of a chief who respects and
protects the community, particularly families and children, and urged the commission to
prioritize aloha and fairness in the selection process.
Recess was called at 10:08 a.m., and the meeting reconvened at 10:30 a.m.
NEW BUSINESS
Presentation on Police Chief Selection Process:Sommer Tokihiro and Michelle Simmons
from the Department of Human Resources provided an overview of the process used for
the 2022 Police Chief recruitment. The process included advertising the position,
screening applicants for minimum qualifications, and having candidates anonymously
complete a detailed questionnaire. Commissioners then scored the anonymous responses
to determine the finalists.
The commission met in executive session to identifyfinalists to continue in the process.
Once the finalists were selected, the Department of Human Resources “unmasked” their
identities to the commission. At that point, all correspondence with the finalists transitioned
from Human Resources to the Police Commission. With written consent, finalists’ names
were made public; all other applicants remained confidential.
The next step included a public testimony session, where the community was invited to
provide input on the finalists. Finalists were notified in advance and asked to provide a
brief introduction and answer questions in an open setting. The finalstep of the process
was an in-person interview with the commission.
It was noted that, during the 2022 recruitment, the Police Commission waived the one-year
commission also discussed its Rules of
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Page 5
Practice and Procedure, including consideration of the residency requirement in the
upcoming recruitment process.
Commissioners Botelho and Enriquez expressed strong support for requiring the one-year
residency requirement and not granting a waiver. Commissioner Botelho further suggested
considering applicants with more than one year of residency and emphasized looking
internally. Commissioner Enriquez highlighted the importance of selecting a candidate who
understands the way of life and culture here. Commissioner Botelho agreed, noting the
need for someone invested in the community.
DCCSalas-Ferguson advised that the commission could continue discussion at the next
meeting and enter executive session to review legal guidelines. He explained that, once
the commission decides on recruitment dates, Human Resources can prepare the required
newspaper notice, receive applications, and screen for minimum qualifications. HR could
then anonymize applications by removing identifying information, if the commission
chooses to maintain that practice. The commission would establish the questionnaire,
which HR would distribute to applicants and then return to the commission for scoring and
selection of top candidates. Salas-Ferguson noted he would prepare a draft outline for
consideration at the next meeting.
Commissioner Urban-Smith asked Human Resources if they identified any flaws in the
2022 recruitment process or areas for improvement. Ms. Simmons explained that she was
not the HR manager at the time, but upon review, the process appeared to have gone well.
Ms. Tokihiro added that she was not the director during the 2022 recruitment but also
found that the process was effective, noting the value of anonymizing applications to
ensure impartial review. They did not recommend any major changes.
Commissioner Urban-Smith also inquired about advertising methods. Ms. Simmons stated
that the position had been advertised in the newspaper and through NeoGov, their
recruiting platform, which notifies individuals who select interest in police work.
(SHOPO), which asked members what qualities they wanted in a police chief. While he
noted such a survey could appear self-serving, he suggested the commission review it for
potential questions to adopt, while balancing departmental input with community needs.
Chair Robinson summarized that there are two separate considerations: (1) the process
used to review, grade, and select the new police chief, and (2) the qualificationsand
requirements the commission wishes to include, such as the residency requirement. He
thanked Ms. Simmons and Ms. Tokihiro for their input and attendance.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and action regarding the posting and publishing of the notice of vacancy in the
office of the chief of police, pursuant to Police Commission Rule 9(a):DCCSalas-
Ferguson explained that the commission must post the notice of vacancy in the newspaper
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Page 6
for at least three weeks and determine the opening and closing dates for applications. HR
also offered to assist with posting.
Chair Robinson suggested appointing a commissioner to work with HR. The commission
agreed to continue utilizing HR for a fair process, and Commissioner Botelho volunteered
to serve as liaison.
Action on posting the notice and finalizing the application and interview process was
deferred to the next meeting. Salas-Ferguson noted the commission will also need to
decide on desired leadership qualities, and Chair Robinson advised commissioners to be
prepared fordiscussion at the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and action regarding the commission’s application and interview process for
the selection of the new Police Chief:DCCSalas-Ferguson described the Ka
Commission’s process for selecting a new chief. Their HR department reviewed minimum
qualifications, after which a Permitted Interaction Group (PIG) invited qualified applicants
to submit essays. The PIG reviewed the essays and reported recommended finalists to the
full commission. Final interviews are planned in open session, using a round-robin format
where each candidate answers questions in turn.
It wasnoted that the HonoluluPolice Commissionis in the process of hiring a consultant
for its selection process.
EXECUTIVE SESSION(CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)
CommissionerBotelhomotioned to meet inexecutive session to consider
charges against officers or employees of the police department, where matters affecting
privacy will be involved, to consider sensitive matters related to public safety, and may
consult with the board’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the commission’s
powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92-5 (a)(2)(4)(6) and
nty Charter Section 13-20 (b). Seconded by Commissioner Buckman, with
no discussion,the motionpassedunanimously. Executive session convened at 10:55 a.m.
Motion to reconvene open session made by Commissioner Buckman, seconded by
Commissioner Botelho,with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. The regular
session reconvened at 1:06 p.m.
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
Investigation of Complaints:
o HPC 25-15, 25-16, 25-17:Complainant alleges he was erroneously arrested.
Commissioner Buckmanmade a motion that there was sufficientevidence to refer
to the chief for further investigation.Seconded by CommissionerBotelho, with no
discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
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Page 7
o HPC 25-31:Complainant alleges wrongful arrest, denial of medical care, and
mishandling of property. Commissioner Botelho recusedherself, leaving no quorum
to take action. The matter wasdeferred to the next meeting.
o HPC 25-32: Complainant is dissatisfied with the officers’ response and alleges an
inaccurate police report. Commissioner Urban-Smith motioned that there was
insufficient evidence to prove the complainant’s allegations of misconduct.
Seconded by Commissioner Buckman,with nodiscussion, the motion carried
unanimously.
o HPC 25-33:Complainant alleges that the officer made false statements about her,
officers were rude, threatened her with arrest, and had a conflict of interest.
Commissioner Buckman made a motion that there was insufficient evidence to
prove the complainant’s allegations of misconduct. Seconded by Commissioner
Enriquez, with no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
o HPC 25-34:Complainant is dissatisfied with the officers’ response and alleges they
were rude.Commissioner Enriquez motioned that there was insufficient evidence to
prove the complainant’s allegations of misconduct. Seconded by Commissioner
Botelho, with no discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
Request for Representation by Corporation Counsel:
o Correspondence No. 25-15: Request for Representation in Case No. 3DSS-25-
0000027. Chair Robinson stated that the respondent appeared and requested a
continuation. Commissioner Botelho made a motion to continue. Seconded by
Commissioner Urban-Smith, with no discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Robinson announced the next regular meeting is scheduled for Friday, September
19, 2025, at9:00 a.m. at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers,74-5044 Ane
Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:14 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:CHARISSE CORREA, SECRETARY
APPROVED BY:
201
36581455
256
422
Area II
602
764820
324100
576
Area I
FYTD 2022-23 (to Aug.)
701
33342376
206
380
Area II
401
564719
325119
571
Area I
FYTD 2023-24 (to Aug.)
400
18271562
195
321
Area II
601
755922
366120
0%
649
45%14%90%
100%100%100%300%
% Clr
Area I
FYTD 2024-25 (to Aug.)
1109003
1024
Area II
Clearance
compared tocompared tocompared tocompared tocompared tocompared tocompared tocompared to
300070101
2210
35161749
41
166
286
Area II
Cases
(Area II).
800
70423041
349112
611
40%50%46%56%77%
100%100%100%
Area I% Clr
serious crimes:FYTD 2025-26 (to Aug.)
Classification
29003015
1033201789
24871230
897
164
Area I
Area II
Clearance
BurglariesRobberiesTheftsAuto TheftsSexual AssaultsMurdersAttempted MurdersAggravated Assaults(Area I) &
Aug-25
006005
200
1158472920235425713622
105515161165
144
272165
Area I
CasesCases
there were
serious crimes, the Area I/Area II Criminal Investigation units investigated
:
897
Part I
Offense
Classification
BurglaryRobberyTheftAuto TheftAll Sexual AssaultsMurderAttempted MurderAssaultTotals:of those cases:BurglaryRobberyTheftAuto TheftSexual AssaultMurderAtt. MurderAssault Totals:
Up through Aug. 31, 2025,CRIMES LISTED BY AREA(Area I includes S. Hilo, Hamakua, Puna--Area II includes S. Kohala, N. Kohala, Kona, Kau)Of these 206The following clearance rates for
the year were obtained by Area I and Area II CID:
September 5, 2025 CHIEF’S REPORT:
CRIME:
CALLS FOR SERVICE:
For the month of Aug. 2025, the Department received10,178calls
for service: (FYTD20,446)
TypeJul-25FYTD
Criminal/Traffic2,3944,808
Miscellaneous Public Assistance*7,78415,638
Total:10,17820,446
*Includes minor nuisance, personal assistance, beat & building checks,
alarms, home & public accidents, and drop 911 calls.
TRAFFIC:
On September 10, 2025, the following traffic statistics were recorded:
FYTD 25-26 FYTD 24-25 FYTD 23-24 FYTD 22-23
(Aug. 25)(Aug. 24)(Aug. 23)(Aug. 22)
%
Traffic Crashes165compared to169-2%133160
Traffic Fatality1compared to2-50%15
DUI Fatality Count0compared to2-100%01
DUI Arrests136compared to169-20%151146
Jul-25
Aug-25%
DUI Arrests62compared to74-16%
AgesAug-25Jul-25%
22 & Up57compared to63-10%
18-215compared to9-44%
17 & Under0compared to2-100%
Total62compared to74-16%
For the month of Aug. 2025, a total of5,913citations were issued:
3,955Moving/Regulatory384seat belt, 44child restraint
and1,343were for speeding.
Moving/ Child
DistrictRegulatorySeat BeltRestraintSpeedingTOTAL
South Hilo560576155778
Hamakua153190108280
Puna4256610103604
South Kohala242206101369
North Kohala14515159220
Kona1,1787221671,419
Kau8314178176
AREA I TEU1,169100174311,717
AREA II TEU187211141350
TOTAL CITATIONS 3,955384441,3435,913
AREA I FIELD OPERATIONS
FY 2025-2026
S. HILOJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Burglary221335
Robbery415
Theft14494238
Auto Theft12517
Sex Assault268
Murder000
Att. Murder000
Assault293766
M/Ps1,9951,9563,951
Cases Assigned9517741,725
Sub-Total3,1592,88600000000006,045
HAMAKUAJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Burglary000
Robbery000
Theft9312
Auto Theft011
Sex Assault000
Murder000
Att. Murder000
Assault325
M/Ps1,0539722,025
Cases Assigned6875143
02,186
Sub-Total1,1331,053000000000
PUNAJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Burglary191635
Robbery213
Theft524799
Auto Theft101424
Sex Assault51722
Murder000
Att. Murder000
Assault261541
M/Ps1,5381,6963,234
Cases Assigned5625971,159
Sub-Total2,2142,40300000000004,617
AREA IAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Burglary4129000000000070
Robbery6200000000008
Theft2051440000000000349
Auto Theft2220000000000042
Sex Assault723000000000030
Murder0000000000000
Att. Murder0000000000000
Assault58540000000000112
M/Ps4,5864,62400000000009,210
Cases Assigned1,5811,44600000000003,027
Sub-Total6,5066,342000000000012,848
* North Hilo combined with Hamakua district merged
AREA II FIELD OPERATIONS
FY 2025-2026
S. KOHALAJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Burglary134
Robbery000
Theft121628
Auto Theft011
Sex Assault011
Murder000
Att. Murder000
Assault3811
M/Ps436478914
Cases Assigned163176339
Sub-Total61568300000000001,298
N. KOHALAJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Burglary000
Robbery000
Theft123
Auto Theft000
Sex Assault000
Murder000
Att. Murder000
Assault000
M/Ps7627031,465
Cases Assigned363975
Sub-Total79974400000000001,543
KONAJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Burglary71118
Robbery123
Theft5659115
Auto Theft4711
Sex Assault51116
Murder000
Att. Murder000
Assault151631
M/Ps1,7451,5843,329
Cases Assigned5316081,139
Sub-Total2,3642,29800000000004,662
KAUJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Burglary31013
Robbery000
Theft101020
Auto Theft314
Sex Assault000
Murder000
Att. Murder000
Assault167
M/Ps325395720
Cases Assigned103125228
Sub-Total4455470000000000992
AREA IIAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Burglary1124000000000035
Robbery1200000000003
Theft79870000000000166
Auto Theft79000000000016
Sex Assault512000000000017
Murder0000000000000
Att. Murder0000000000000
Assault1930000000000049
M/Ps3,2683,16000000000006,428
Cases Assigned83394800000000001,781
Sub-Total4,2234,27200000000008,495
00
11
5847
105
515
161
4,808
21,343
15,638
TOTAL
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JUN
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00000
00
MAY
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0000
APR
0000
00000
00
MAR
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0000
FEB
000
00000
000
JAN
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DEC
000
00000
000
FY 2025-2026
NOV
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00000
OCT
0000
00000
00
ISLANDWIDE FIELD OPS TOTAL
SEP
4
00
532935
84
231
7,7842,394
10,614
AUG
7
00
52
291277
284
897
7,8542,414
10,729
20,446
JUL
BurglaryRobberyTheftIslandwide TotalFYTDSerious CrimesCalls for Service
Auto TheftSex AssaultMurderAtt. MurderAssault
M/PsCases Assigned
0%
40%50%46%56%77%54%45%14%90%59%55%
%%
100%100%100%100%100%100%300%
30151109003
10332017891024
113
CLEAREDCLEARED
600507010130151109003
257136222210411033201724
8910
165206113
TOTALTOTALTOTALTOTAL
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JUNJUNJUNJUN
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MAYMAYMAYMAY
000000
APRAPRAPR
APR
000000
MARMARMAR
MAR
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FEBFEBFEBFEB
000000
JANJANJAN
JAN
000000
DECDECDECDEC
000000
NOVNOVNOV
NOV
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION
000000
OCTOCTOCTOCT
FY 2025-2026 Serious Crimes Incidents and Clearances
000000
SEPSEPSEPSEP
100280406001709900351105000
1229181476199513411253
AUGAUGAUGAUG
58003030410033801250004003
1342188914222011481260
111
JULJULJUL
JUL
AREA IAREA I
AREA II
AREA II
ASSIGNMENTSBurglaryRobberyTheftAuto TheftSex AssaultMurderAtt. MurderAssaultSub-TotalBurglaryRobberyTheftAuto TheftSex AssaultMurderAtt. MurderAssaultSub-TotalTOTALCLEARANCESBurglaryRobberyTheftAuto
TheftSex AssaultMurderAtt. MurderAssaultSub-TotalBurglaryRobberyTheftAuto TheftSex AssaultMurderAtt. MurderAssaultSub-TotalTOTAL
DUI ARRESTS, MAJOR TRAFFIC CRASHES, AND CELLPHONE CITATIONS ISSUED
FY 2025-2026
DUI ARRESTS
AREA IJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
S. HILO171229
HAMAKUA112
PUNA121325
SUBTOTAL3026000000000056
AREA IIJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
S. KOHALA336
N. KOHALA224
KONA202242
KA'U213
SUBTOTAL2728000000000055
ISLANDWIDEJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
TOTAL57540000000000111
MAJOR TRAFFIC CRASHES
AREA IJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
S. HILO232851
HAMAKUA6814
PUNA282351
SUBTOTAL57590000000000116
AREA IIJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
S. KOHALA6612
N. KOHALA044
KONA251641
KA'U4913
SUBTOTAL3535000000000070
ISLANDWIDEJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
92940000000000186
CELLPHONE CITATIONS ISSUED
AREA IJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
S. HILO473481
HAMAKUA161127
PUNA333568
SUBTOTAL96800000000000176
AREA IIJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
S. KOHALA254166
N. KOHALA7714
KONA395594
KA'U7310
SUBTOTAL781060000000000184
ISLANDWIDEJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
1741860000000000360
* North Hilo combined with Hamakua district merged
TRAFFIC SERVICES STATISTICS
FYTD 25-26 FYTD 24-25 FYTD 23-24 FYTD 22-23
(Aug. 25)(Aug. 24)(Aug. 23)(Aug. 22)
%
Traffic Crashes165compared to169-2%133160
Traffic Fatality1compared to2-50%15
DUI Fatality Count0compared to2-100%01
DUI Arrests136compared to169-20%151146
Aug-25FYTD 25-26
DUI Arrests62136
Other DUI Related Arrests
No License1330
No Insurance1936
Moving/Regulatory Violations2443
ISLAND-WIDE CITATIONS
FY 2025-2026
S. HILOJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Moving/Reg.6225601,182
Seat Belt6757124
Child Restraint167
Speeding151155306
Sub-Total84177800000000001,619
HAMAKUAJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Moving/Reg.141153294
Seat Belt171936
Child Restraint000
Speeding99108207
Sub-Total2572800000000000537
PUNAJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Moving/Reg.441425866
Seat Belt5166117
Child Restraint01010
Speeding108103211
Sub-Total60060400000000001,204
S. KOHALAJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Moving/Reg.301242543
Seat Belt232043
Child Restraint268
Speeding69101170
Sub-Total3953690000000000764
N. KOHALAJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Moving/Reg.109145254
Seat Belt81523
Child Restraint213
Speeding5459113
Sub-Total1732200000000000393
KONAJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Moving/Reg.1,1581,1782,336
Seat Belt7072142
Child Restraint123
Speeding130167297
Sub-Total1,3591,41900000000002,778
KAUJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Moving/Reg.9983182
Seat Belt151429
Child Restraint112
Speeding3778115
Sub-Total1521760000000000328
AREA I TEUJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Moving/Reg.8061,1691,975
Seat Belt70100170
Child Restraint111728
Speeding325431756
Sub-Total1,2121,71700000000002,929
AREA II TEUJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Moving/Reg.263187450
Seat Belt412162
Child Restraint112
Speeding134141275
Sub-Total4393500000000000789
ISLANDWIDEJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNTOTAL
Moving/Reg.3,9404,14200000000008,082
Seat Belt3623840000000000746
Child Restraint1944000000000063
Speeding1,1071,34300000000002,450
TOTAL5,4285,913000000000011,341
* North Hilo combined with Hamakua district merged
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DistrictOPSOPSArea II CIU/OPSDistrictAdministrationCommunicationsPersonnel & TrainingRecords BWCDistrictHamakua/N. HiloPunaS. HiloS. KohalaKonaKa'uKonaKonaKonaKonaHamakuaHamakuaHamakuaN.
KohalaS. KohalaS. Hilo CPOS. Hilo CPOS. Hilo CPOArea I TEUArea I TEUKona CPOKona CPOKona CPOArea II TEUKa'u CPOKa'u CPON. Kohala CPOS. Kohala SRO
SWORN VACANCIES (93) 9/12/2025
IncumbentNEWNEWCacho Jr, P.IncumbentA. BurianM. KaaihueNEWConversion from ISA IIIIncumbentR. ValeraNEWT. PatarayF. AmuimuiaB. SagonC. CorreiaD. ArakiK. Ho'okanoJ. PassmoreK. LeeD. AsuncionK.
KeliiA. OmayaC. AntonioK. NacisC. FukumotoA. AbalosM. LewisJ. Cabatu C. AntonioR. PukahiNewNewJ. FoxworthyD. ShibuyaS. IbarraD. TagacaNEW
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Position TitleDetectiveDetectivePolice Officer IIIPosition TitleAssistant Police ChiefPolice SergeantPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer II/III Position TitlePolice LieutenantPolice LieutenantPolice
LieutenantPolice LieutenantPolice LieutenantPolice SergeantPolice SergeantPolice SergeantPolice SergeantPolice SergeantPolice SergeantPolice SergeantPolice SergeantPolice SergeantPolice
SergeantPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer
IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer III
HeadquartersHC #OO-05390OO-05391OO-02883 (KN)Admin.HC #OO-02369OO-00982OO-05394OO-05071Field OpsHC #OO-04158OO-05386OO-00929OO-00978OO-02714OO-03834OO-02484OO-02794OO-01014OO-05065OO-01045OO-02681OO-
02790OO-02793OO-02792OO-04157OO-03835OO-04076OO-02927OO-03066OO-04865OO-05068OO-05069OO-02920OO-04044OO-04160OO-04079OO-05388
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PendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPen
dingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingAction TakenPending
S. Kohala CPOHamakua CPOHamakuaHamakuaHamakuaHamakuaKonaKonaKonaKonaKonaKonaKonaKonaKonaKonaKonaKa'uKa'uKa'uKa'uKa'uKa'uS. KohalaS. KohalaS. HiloS. HiloS. HiloS. HiloS. Hilo HamakuaHamakuaPunaPunaPun
aPunaPunaPunaDistrictArea I CIS
SWORN VACANCIES (93) 9/12/2025
C. NacinoJ. KariD. SantiagoR. PuleP. IsotaniJ. CamerosJ. GasparT. WongM. NahooikaikaG. WilliamsJ. GasparB. BangloyM. ClineK. KealohaJ. UrestiB. YoungM. OhataJ. MartinsC. TayamenX. TakataD.
PhillipsN. MoralesE. HaskellP. Hanato-SmithJ. CookI. FekiB. MarkhamS. KeltnerS. LeialohaJ. Aoki C. SimeonaK. CavesR. ConstantinoR. KefferO. MasaokaR. Kamau Jr.I. FekiL. DavisIncumbentZ.
Fernando
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Police Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer
IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer II (cell block)Police Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer
IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer II (cellblock)Police Officer II (cellblock)Police
Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPosition TitlePolice Lieutenant
OO-03867OO-04045OO-02952OO-01001OO-02966OO-02683OO-02734OO-03256OO-04312OO-02894OO-02198OO-02963OO-03498OO-02961OO-04206OO-01019OO-04119OO-05057OO-01022OO-04884OO-02194OO-04118OO-02674OO-02245OO-0349
4OO-00955OO-04314OO-01035OO-04109OO-04103OO-01907OO-01040OO-02954OO-03095OO-01024OO-04304OO-02670OO-01025Inves. Ops.HC #OO-01836
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PendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingeff 11/16/24WILLIAMS, Alexander B.UYENO-HATORI,
Brandon R. K. K.QUIOCHO, Kastle S. K.PALEA-SPRINGER, Kimberly A.OJEDA, Ramaiah K.HIRATA, Cody T.DUNNE, Michael K.eff 07/16/2024MORANTE, Donovan L. L.FREITAS II, Marc J.DE LIMA JR.,
Terrance S.GRAGAS, Aaron L.KIM, Christopher A.BELSHE, Kristi A.GANIGAN, Jayger M. K.FIGUEROA, Jonathen L.NGUYEN, Hoang V.CASTILLO, Elijah M.EMERSON, Shane C.CLIFFORD, Harrison A.MARUMOTO,
Brayden K.
Area I JASArea I ViceArea II JASArea II ViceArea II JASArea I JASArea I ViceArea I CISArea II CISArea II ViceArea I CISArea I CISArea I ViceArea II ViceArea II ViceArea II ViceArea II
ViceArea II Vice (AP)Area II JASArea II JASPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel
& TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel &
TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & Training
SWORN VACANCIES (93) 9/12/2025
R. PauoleR. SerraoB. SagonE. BuytenS. BirdC. AcobW. BrownC. Davies IIIJ. FoxworthyK. KobayashiD. RancesR. StewartL. Ondo Jr.C. NacinoB. PilorS. GraceN. McDanielT. ProkopecJ. HullM. Bennett7BIRCHLAND
JR., KeithFUKUNAGA, KeithPAGLINAWAN, IsaacAU, TaylorIZOTOVA, IrynaCARVALHO, QuintinMATA, Israel15RINGANG, RoryARZAGA, John LloydSAUNDERS, JeffreyHONDA, TimothyWHITE, Ethan A.CHAVES-SEGURA,
J.ESTRADA, Robert A.ROBERT, JesseMIGUEL, MarvinRESPICIO, KilikaACDAL, TineryMESSINA, TammyPADILLA, Andrew
Police LieutenantPolice LieutenantPolice LieutenantPolice LieutenantDetectiveDetectiveDetectiveDetectiveDetectiveDetectivePolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice
Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I
(TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer
I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer
I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)
OO-00939OO-02539OO-03866OO-02623OO-02550OO-02341OO-02626OO-00993OO-03572OO-04261OO-02785OO-04107OO-04106OO-04113OO-04264OO-04265OO-02492OO-04266OO-03822OO-01018102nd Recruit ClassTP-05123TP-03194TP-0
5121TP-03876TP-05126TP-03192TP-04399101st Recruit ClassTP-03880TP-05112TP-04389TP-05116TP-05130TP-05115TP-05114TP-04392TP-05108TP-05117TP-05119TP-04398TP-03201
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MOORE, Justin S.LOVING, Josiah K.eff 04/01/2024 CHAVEZ-SEGURA, Jaime ISHIBASHI, Tyson PACHECO-MILARE, Kason IBARRA, GerardoQUINONES, ElieserYOEMAN, NikitaDARAKJIAN, Reis ANTONIO, Johnallan
REICH, Sarha HERNANDEZ, Kinaole RAPOZA, IkonaDOMEN, ClydeSOUZA JR., CaseyPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingHire of Isaac Santos eff 1/16/25 NTE 3/13/25, 103 Resignation eff 12/26/24
COB (102nd)Resignation eff 12/19/24 COB (102nd)Resignation eff 12/13/24 COB (102nd)Resignation eff 12/09/24 COB (102nd)Resignation eff 11/18/24 COB (102nd)Resignation eff 10/04/24 COB
(101st)Resignation eff 09/17/24 COB (100th)Movement out to District eff 10/01/24Movement out to District eff 09/16/24Movement out to District eff 09/16/24Movement out to District eff
09/16/24Movement out to District eff 09/16/24Movement out to District eff 09/16/24Movement out to District eff 09/16/24Movement out to District eff 09/16/24Movement out to District
eff 09/16/24Movement out to District eff 09/16/24
Personnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel
& TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel &
TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel
& TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel &
Training
SWORN VACANCIES (93) 9/12/2025
RAPOZA, HunterPALEA-SPRINGER, Kimberly13MASAOKA, Onan K. S. KAILI JR., Mark K. CHIQUITA IV, JohnBRADNER, Joseph D.BARRETT, Ryan P.BANGLOY, Boyd K.RUTHERFORD, BradleySANTIAGO, KadenPACHECO,
Kayla NG, Stacilynn KUNIHIRO, GrantSOSA, Marcus6DOMINGUEZ, KainoaUYENO-HATORI, BrandonIBARRA, GerardoPACHECO-MILARE, KasonISHIBASHI, TysonQUINONES, Elieser23DOMINGUEZ, KainoaJOHNSON,
MylesTAYLOR, JoelIWAMOTO, KaelyaSYLVA, DavidMEDEIROS KAAEKUAHIWI, K RAGPA, RonaldHYNES, ConnorSHEDDY, CodyCAVES, KalebFELTON, MacIntyreTAMURA, KeisanGASPAR, JeremiahCOOK, JessicaAZEVEDO,
ShaneilCONSTANTINO, RommelMARTINS, Jensen
FESSENDEN-GRACE, Keaolapule C.L
Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police
Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Services OfficerPolice
Services OfficerPolice Services OfficerPolice Services OfficerPolice Services OfficerPolice Services OfficerPolice Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police
Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police
Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)
TP-04400TP-03191100th Recruit ClassTP-05111TP-05128TP-05118TP-05132TP-03202TP-03203TP-04396TP-05134TP-04387TP-05109TP-03877TP-03196TP-03878Police Services OfficerTP-03205TP-05129TP-03199TP-03200TP-03
193TP-03195Vacant Recruit PositionsTP-03204TP-04397TP-04388TP-03198TP-04391TP-05120TP-05125TP-05122TP-05127TP-05136TP-03875TP-05135TP-03873TP-05124TP-05110TP-05113TP-04395
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Movement out to District eff 09/16/24Movement out to District eff 09/16/24Movement out to District eff 09/16/24Movement out to District eff 09/16/24Movement out to District eff 09/16/24Discharged
eff 08/02/24 COB (101st)Discharged eff 07/24/24 COB (100th)Resignation eff 07/31/24 COB, hired as Fire Recruit
Personnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & Training
SWORN VACANCIES (93) 9/12/2025
HANATO-SMITH, Po'okelaVILLA, JakeANDRES-KAMAKAU, KaimiSIMEONA, Chance K.EGGERS, KaeoESTRADA JR., Robert A.KAHUILAOKALANI, WilliamLEWIS JR., Charles
Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)
TP-03874TP-04393TP-03197TP-03879TP-05107TP-04394TP-05133TP-05131
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Action TakenPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingAction TakenPending Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending Action TakenPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPen
dingPendingTransfer eff 09/16/25PendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPending
SWORN VACANCIES (85) 9/12/2025
DistrictHeadquartersOPSArea II CIU/OPSVice WestVice WestVice EastVice West (K-9)Vice WestVice West (K-9)Vice WestVice West (AP)DistrictCommunicationsCALEAAdministrationAdministrationPersonnel
& TrainingRecords BWCDistrictKa'uS. HiloS. HiloS. HiloKa'uKonaKona Kona CellblockHamakuaHamakuaHamakuaN. KohalaS. Hilo CPOS. Hilo CPOS. Hilo CPOS. Hilo CPOArea II TEUKona SRO
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Position TitlePolice ChiefDetectivePolice Officer IIIDetectiveDetectivePolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPosition
TitlePolice SergeantPolice SergeantPolice Officer II/III Police Officer II/III Police Officer IIIPolice Officer II/III Position TitlePolice CaptainPolice SergeantPolice SergeantPolice
SergeantPolice SergeantPolice SergeantPolice SergeantPolice SergeantPolice SergeantPolice SergeantPolice SergeantPolice SergeantPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice
Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer III
HeadquartersHC #ZO-00039OO-05391OO-02883 (KN)OO-04112OO-02622OO-04106OO-04267OO-00961OO-02893OO-01020OO-04266Admin.HC #OO-04485OO-01043OO-05400OO-05401OO-02542OO-05071Field OpsHC #OO-01021OO-00941OO-
05028OO-00942OO-03834OO-05065OO-02238OO-04122OO-00999OO-01045OO-05034OO-02793OO-03835OO-04074OO-04073OO-04157OO-02920OO-04240
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PendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingMvmt eff 09/16/25PendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPending
PendingPendingTransfer eff 10/01/25Transfer eff 10/16/25PendingPendingPendingPendingTransfer eff 09/16/25PendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPending
SWORN VACANCIES (85) 9/12/2025
Kona CPOKona CPOKona CPOKona CPOKa'u CPOS. Kohala SROS. Kohala CPOHamakua CPOPuna SROKonaKonaKonaKonaKonaKonaKonaKonaKonaKonaKonaKonaKonaKonaN. KohalaKa'uKa'uKa'uKa'uKa'uKa'uKa'uKa'uS.
KohalaS. KohalaS. KohalaS. HiloS. HiloS. Hilo HamakuaHamakuaHamakuaHamakuaHamakua
Police Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIPolice
Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer I (II)Police
Officer II (cellblock)Police Officer II (cellblock)Police Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer
IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer II (cellblock)Police Officer II (cellblock)Police Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice
Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer II
OO-04080OO-04866OO-03869OO-04048OO-04044OO-05388OO-03867OO-04045OO-04238OO-02962OO-03501OO-03502OO-03500OO-04204OO-03254OO-02957OO-02956OO-03255OO-02490OO-03253OO-03498OO-04119OO-04115OO-02684OO-0506
0OO-05059OO-05057OO-01022OO-04884OO-02194OO-01909OO-04118OO-02964OO-02245OO-03494OO-03596OO-04109OO-04103OO-01907OO-01040OO-01001OO-01002OO-02952
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Funded
PendingPendingPendingPendingPendingMvmt eff 09/16/25Mvmt eff 09/16/25Mvmt eff 09/16/25PendingAction TakenPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingPendingDOH: 08/01/2025AIWOHI-KEGLER, CassiusBLOMGREN,
TrentenHIMPHILL, KaelinIONA, VaeaKAPUNI-LANKFORD, KaizenKELIIAA III, KennethRABARA, MichaelKALAWAINUI, Pa'akaulaABADILLA-MATTOS, BreezeCARVALHO, TravisFLOWERS, BernardHALL, MarquisNICKEL,
KarlAGUSTIN, CzarDOH: 04/01/2025CASTILLO, EthanSKIZEWSKI, JamesFUKUNAGA, DaytonLOPEZ, Roberto
SWORN VACANCIES (85) 9/12/2025
PunaPunaPunaPunaPunaPunaPunaPunaPunaDistrictArea I JASArea I JASArea II CISArea II JASArea I CISArea II JASPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel
& TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel &
TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & TrainingPersonnel & Training
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Police Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPolice Officer IIPosition TitleDetectiveDetectiveDetectiveDetec
tivePolice Officer IIIPolice Officer IIIPolice Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police
Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police
Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)Police Officer I (TEMP)
OO-03251OO-02190OO-03761OO-04301OO-00952OO-04305OO-01027OO-02669OO-03378Inves. Ops.HC #OO-02607OO-04152OO-04163OO-04153OO-02785OO-01018104th Recruit ClassTP-03879TP-05113TP-03873TP-05135TP-03875TP-05
136TP-05127TP-03877TP-03196TP-03878TP-05116TP-03204TP-04388TP-05125103rd Recruit ClassTP-05131TP-03874TP-05133TP-03197Police Services Officer
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PendingPendingPendingPendingPendingMovement out to District on 09/18/25Movement out to District on 09/18/25Movement out to District on 09/18/25Movement out to District on 09/18/25Resignation
eff 08/25/25 COBResignation eff 08/17/25 COBResignation eff 07/11/25 (103rd)Resignation eff 06/18/25 (101st)Resignation eff 05/28/25 COB (101st)101st Movement out to District eff 05/16/25101st
Movement out to District eff 05/16/25101st Movement out to District eff 05/16/25101st Movement out to District eff 05/16/25101st Movement out to District eff 05/16/25101st Movement
out to District eff 05/16/25101st Movement out to District eff 05/16/25101st Movement out to District eff 05/16/25101st Movement out to District eff 05/16/25101st Movement out to District
eff 05/16/25101st Movement out to District eff 05/16/25102nd Movement out to District eff 05/01/25Resignation eff 04/28/25 (103rd)Resignation eff 04/25/25 (103rd)Resignation eff 04/03/25
COB (103rd)Resignation eff 03/24/25 (101st)Movement out to District eff 03-01-25Resignation eff 02/25/25 COB (102nd)Movement out to District eff 02-01-25Movement out to District eff
02-01-25Movement out to District eff 02-01-25Movement out to District eff 02-01-25Movement out to District eff 02-01-25Movement out to District eff 02-01-25Movement out to District
eff 02-01-25Movement out to District eff 02-01-25Movement out to District eff 02-01-25
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SWORN VACANCIES (85) 9/12/2025
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Public Relations SpecialistPublic Safety CounselorRadio Technician IRadio Technician IInformation Systems Analyst IVPolice Documents ClerkPolice Evidence CustodianPolice Reports Reviewer
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Asslt Forensic Nurse CoordinatorCustodian/Groundskpr I 1/4TClerk IIIPolice Evidence Specialist I (II)Police Evidence CustodianPolice Investigative Operations ClerkCustodian/Groundskeeper
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HPD SALARIES & WAGES SUMMARY As of Month Ending:AUGUST 31
FY 2025-2026
Target Expenditure Percentage:20.83%
REMAINING
ADJUSTED Current Month's Year-To-Date
% Expended
Expenditures Expended
APPROPRIATION
BALANCE
POLICE COMMISSION:
5201.01.01159,508.005,133.0012,745.5046,762.50 21.42%
5201.01.021500.00146.59381.06118.94 76.21%
5201.01.0990.000.000.000.00 0.00%
60,008.005,279.5913,126.56
46,881.44 21.87%
HEADQUARTERS:
5202.01.0113,827,512.00263,550.25662,617.823,164,894.18 17.31%
5202.01.021800.0082,383.75159,901.53(159,101.53)#######
5202.01.099128,292.004,318.589,363.41118,928.59 7.30%
3,956,604.00350,252.58831,882.76
3,124,721.24 21.03%
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES*:
5203.51.0114,173,727.00432,754.07954,834.883,218,892.12 22.88%
5203.51.021217,950.0049,528.19113,837.20104,112.80 52.23%
5203.51.099155,680.0010,545.8815,993.23139,686.77 10.27%
4,547,357.00492,828.141,084,665.31
3,462,691.69 23.85%
TECHNICAL SERVICES:
5203.61.0112,297,641.00145,290.51361,467.551,936,173.45 15.73%
5203.61.02164,970.0029,379.9376,102.38(11,132.38)117.13%
5203.61.09916,012.001,747.345,326.3010,685.70 33.26%
2,378,623.00176,417.78442,896.23
1,935,726.77 18.62%
DISPATCH:
5203.81.0113,147,576.00183,833.21472,014.142,675,561.86 15.00%
5203.81.021411,945.0068,128.91174,088.58237,856.42 42.26%
5203.81.09965,000.008,566.9022,731.3542,268.65 34.97%
3,624,521.00260,529.02668,834.07
2,955,686.93 18.45%
CIU:
5205.01.0111,329,048.0092,424.06231,060.151,097,987.85 17.39%
5205.01.02112,460.0014,554.9828,240.29(15,780.29)226.65%
5205.01.0991,000.00765.381,556.42(556.42)155.64%
1,342,508.00107,744.42260,856.86
1,081,651.14 19.43%
CID-JAB:
5206.01.0113,666,333.00240,361.80600,367.603,065,965.40 16.38%
5206.01.021234,555.0065,462.28119,336.30115,218.70 50.88%
5206.01.09925,000.005,569.4413,616.9611,383.04 54.47%
3,925,888.00311,393.52733,320.86
3,192,567.14 18.68%
SOUTH HILO:
5207.01.0119,940,832.00719,486.851,855,812.908,085,019.10 18.67%
5207.01.021549,566.00209,147.04514,562.7835,003.22 93.63%
5207.01.09975,435.0020,113.8849,806.1025,628.90 66.03%
10,565,833.00948,747.772,420,181.78
8,145,651.22 22.91%
HAMAKUA:
5209.01.0113,824,196.00241,903.45614,401.753,209,794.25 16.07%
5209.01.021215,530.0072,743.93180,382.2435,147.76 83.69%
5209.01.09924,900.004,100.299,652.0415,247.96 38.76%
4,064,626.00318,747.67804,436.03
3,260,189.97 19.79%
WAIMEA:
5210.01.0114,190,790.00310,981.00781,982.393,408,807.61 18.66%
5210.01.021229,100.0078,916.45186,288.3042,811.70 81.31%
5210.01.09936,000.004,676.8510,752.8525,247.15 29.87%
4,455,890.00394,574.30979,023.54
3,476,866.46 21.97%
HPD SALARIES & WAGES SUMMARY As of Month Ending:AUGUST 31
FY 2025-2026
Target Expenditure Percentage:20.83%
REMAINING
ADJUSTED Current Month's Year-To-Date
% Expended
Expenditures Expended
APPROPRIATION
BALANCE
N. KOHALA:
5211.01.0111,979,301.00146,886.58372,013.781,607,287.22 18.80%
5211.01.02189,540.0042,236.91121,347.55(31,807.55)135.52%
5211.01.09915,500.002,221.636,069.209,430.80 39.16%
2,084,341.00191,345.12499,430.53
1,584,910.47 23.96%
KONA:
5212.01.0119,596,165.00607,134.101,910,122.697,686,042.31 19.91%
5212.01.021596,012.00174,072.25432,386.51163,625.49 72.55%
5212.01.09971,897.0016,018.2742,474.7429,422.26 59.08%
10,264,074.00797,224.622,384,983.94
7,879,090.06 23.24%
KONA CID:
5212.21.0112,401,438.00167,037.86412,254.501,989,183.50 17.17%
5212.21.021128,500.0022,737.0673,931.6754,568.33 57.53%
5212.21.09925,000.003,326.058,649.9516,350.05 34.60%
2,554,938.00193,100.97494,836.12
2,060,101.88 19.37%
KA'U:
5213.01.0114,038,330.00229,459.56555,519.773,482,810.23 13.76%
5213.01.021152,560.0042,200.76105,018.2547,541.75 68.84%
5213.01.09929,000.003,858.729,434.8619,565.14 32.53%
4,219,890.00275,519.04669,972.88
3,549,917.12 15.88%
PUNA:
5214.01.0117,494,809.00516,712.981,326,977.636,167,831.37 17.71%
5214.01.021494,408.00174,028.87437,818.6556,589.35 88.55%
5214.01.099110,000.0012,664.0329,274.5480,725.46 26.61%
8,099,217.00703,405.881,794,070.82
6,305,146.18 22.15%
HIPAL:
5215.61.01152,908.004,563.0011,330.5041,577.50 21.42%
5215.61.0214,005.000.000.004,005.00 0.00%
5215.61.099300.000.000.00300.00 0.00%
57,213.004,563.0011,330.50
45,882.50 19.80%
TOTALS:
REG S&W (.011)62,020,114.004,307,512.2811,135,523.5550,884,590.45 17.95%
OVERTIME (.021)3,402,401.001,125,667.902,723,623.29678,777.71 80.05%
MISC S&W (.099)779,016.0098,493.24234,701.95544,314.05 30.13%
GRAND TOTALS 66,201,531.005,531,673.4214,093,848.7952,107,682.21 21.29%
TARGET S&W Expenditure %20.83%
ACTUAL S&W Expenditure %21.29%
UNDER/-OVER-0.46%
UNDER/(OVER) BUDGET
$ (301,863)
NOTES:
*RECRUIT wages are deducted from ADMIN S&W account but funds are available/budgeted from
Vacant positions in other District accounts
POLICE COMMISSION MEETING
September 19, 2025
COMMENDATIONS
Five (5) commendations involving four (4) personnel were received since the last
commission meeting in recognition of outstanding services.
SOUTH HILO
1. Ms. Heather Aiona commended School Resource Officer Dustin Chaves for his
outstanding participation on the Career Panel at Hilo High School.
2. Hope Services Hawaii Chief Executive Officer Brandee Menino expressed
appreciation to Officer Kaipokoka Aurello and staff for organizing a backpack
drive just in time for school.
KONA
1. Ms. Patrice Rammer commended Officer Adam Hanes for listening and following
up on their neighborhood concerns.
2. Ms. Terri Gifford conveyed appreciation to the Kona Community Policing
Officers for cleaning up Alii Drive and making it welcoming to visitors and
residents alike.
SOUTH KOHALA
1. Ms. Yaguang Lu commended Sergeant Tyler Prokopec for his assistance with her
TRO and demonstrating tactical experience and intellectual engagement.
Base
3.5% Base
Compensation
Increase Compensation
Positionas of July 1, 2024
eff. Jan. 1, 2026eff. Jan.1, 2026
Mayor
209,0287,320216,348
Managing Director
197,4966,924204,420
Deputy Managing Director
170,6765,976176,652
Prosecuting Attorney
197,0046,900203,904
First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
187,6686,576194,244
Fire Chief
194,4006,804201,204
Deputy Fire Chief
184,6806,468191,148
Chief of Police
197,0526,900203,952
Deputy Chief of Police
187,6686,576194,244
Corporation Counsel
197,0046,900203,904
Assistant Corporation Counsel
187,6686,576194,244
Director of Human Resources
165,3845,796171,180
Deputy Director of Human Resources
157,6685,520163,188
Director of Environmental Management
170,6765,976176,652
Deputy Director of Environmental Management162,5405,700168,240
Director of Finance
170,6525,976176,628
Deputy Director of Finance
162,5165,700168,216
Housing Administrator
162,5405,700168,240
OSCER Administrator
162,5405,700168,240
Director of Planning
170,6765,976176,652
Deputy Director of Planning
162,5405,700168,240
Director of Public Works
170,4605,976176,436
Deputy Director of Public Works
162,3485,688168,036
Director of Parks and Recreation
165,5405,796171,336
Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation
157,6685,520163,188
Director of Information Technology
162,5405,700168,240
Director of Liquor Control
162,5405,700168,240
Director of Research and Development
162,5405,700168,240
Deputy Director of Research and Development
146,2925,124151,416
County Clerk
162,5405,700168,240
Deputy County Clerk
146,2925,124151,416
County Auditor
162,5405,700168,240
Council Chair
99,0243,468102,492
Council Member
90,0243,15693,180
EXHIBIT "A"
Base
3.79% Base
Compensation
Increase eff. Compensation
Positionas of Jan. 1, 2026
July 1, 2026eff. July 1, 2026
Mayor
216,3488,208224,556
Managing Director
204,4207,752212,172
Deputy Managing Director
176,6526,696183,348
Prosecuting Attorney
203,9047,728211,632
First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
194,2447,368201,612
Fire Chief
201,2047,632208,836
Deputy Fire Chief
191,1487,248198,396
Chief of Police
203,9527,740211,692
Deputy Chief of Police
194,2447,368201,612
Corporation Counsel
203,9047,728211,632
Assistant Corporation Counsel
194,2447,368201,612
Director of Human Resources
171,1806,492177,672
Deputy Director of Human Resources
163,1886,192169,380
Director of Environmental Management
176,6526,696183,348
Deputy Director of Environmental Management168,2406,384174,624
Director of Finance
176,6286,696183,324
Deputy Director of Finance
168,2166,384174,600
Housing Administrator
168,2406,384174,624
OSCER Administrator
168,2406,384174,624
Director of Planning
176,6526,696183,348
Deputy Director of Planning
168,2406,384174,624
Director of Public Works
176,4366,696183,132
Deputy Director of Public Works
168,0366,372174,408
Director of Parks and Recreation
171,3366,504177,840
Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation
163,1886,192169,380
Director of Information Technology
168,2406,384174,624
Director of Liquor Control
168,2406,384174,624
Director of Research and Development
168,2406,384174,624
Deputy Director of Research and Development
151,4165,748157,164
County Clerk
168,2406,384174,624
Deputy County Clerk
151,4165,748157,164
County Auditor
168,2406,384174,624
Council Chair
102,4923,888106,380
Council Member
93,1803,54096,720
EXHIBIT "A"
Base 4%
Base
Compensation as Increase eff.
Compensation
Positionof July 1, 2026July 1, 2027
eff. July 1, 2027
Mayor
224,5568,988233,544
Managing Director
212,1728,496220,668
Deputy Managing Director
183,3487,344190,692
Prosecuting Attorney
211,6328,472220,104
First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
201,6128,076209,688
Fire Chief
208,8368,364217,200
Deputy Fire Chief
198,3967,944206,340
Chief of Police
211,6928,472220,164
Deputy Chief of Police
201,6128,076209,688
Corporation Counsel
211,6328,472220,104
Assistant Corporation Counsel
201,6128,076209,688
Director of Human Resources
177,6727,116184,788
Deputy Director of Human Resources
169,3806,780176,160
Director of Environmental Management
183,3487,344190,692
Deputy Director of Environmental Management174,6246,996181,620
Director of Finance
183,3247,344190,668
Deputy Director of Finance
174,6006,984181,584
Housing Administrator
174,6246,996181,620
OSCER Administrator
174,6246,996181,620
Director of Planning
183,3487,344190,692
Deputy Director of Planning
174,6246,996181,620
Director of Public Works
183,1327,332190,464
Deputy Director of Public Works
174,4086,984181,392
Director of Parks and Recreation
177,8407,116184,956
Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation
169,3806,780176,160
Director of Information Technology
174,6246,996181,620
Director of Liquor Control
174,6246,996181,620
Director of Research and Development
174,6246,996181,620
Deputy Director of Research and Development
157,1646,288163,452
County Clerk
174,6246,996181,620
Deputy County Clerk
157,1646,288163,452
County Auditor
174,6246,996181,620
Council Chair
106,3804,260110,640
Council Member
96,7203,876100,596
EXHIBIT "A"
Base 4%
Base
Compensation as Increase eff.
Compensation
Positionof July 1, 2027July 1, 2028
eff. July 1, 2028
Mayor
233,5449,348242,892
Managing Director
220,6688,832229,500
Deputy Managing Director
190,6927,632198,324
Prosecuting Attorney
220,1048,808228,912
First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
209,6888,388218,076
Fire Chief
217,2008,688225,888
Deputy Fire Chief
206,3408,256214,596
Chief of Police
220,1648,808228,972
Deputy Chief of Police
209,6888,388218,076
Corporation Counsel
220,1048,808228,912
Assistant Corporation Counsel
209,6888,388218,076
Director of Human Resources
184,7887,392192,180
Deputy Director of Human Resources
176,1607,056183,216
Director of Environmental Management
190,6927,632198,324
Deputy Director of Environmental Management181,6207,272188,892
Director of Finance
190,6687,632198,300
Deputy Director of Finance
181,5847,272188,856
Housing Administrator
181,6207,272188,892
OSCER Administrator
181,6207,272188,892
Director of Planning
190,6927,632198,324
Deputy Director of Planning
181,6207,272188,892
Director of Public Works
190,4647,620198,084
Deputy Director of Public Works
181,3927,260188,652
Director of Parks and Recreation
184,9567,404192,360
Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation
176,1607,056183,216
Director of Information Technology
181,6207,272188,892
Director of Liquor Control
181,6207,272188,892
Director of Research and Development
181,6207,272188,892
Deputy Director of Research and Development
163,4526,540169,992
County Clerk
181,6207,272188,892
Deputy County Clerk
163,4526,540169,992
County Auditor
181,6207,272188,892
Council Chair
110,6404,428115,068
Council Member
100,5964,032104,628
EXHIBIT "A"
From:Addie Berliner
To:Correa, Charisse
Subject:Testimony for the Selection of Police Chief, County of Hawaii September 15, 2025
Date:Monday, September 15, 2025 3:49:06 PM
Testimony for the Selection of Police Chief, County of Hawaii
September 15, 2025
Honorable Members of the Hawaii County Police Commission,
Mahalo for your commitment to listening to the voices of the community. The safety, well-being, and rights
of Hawaii's residents depend on the strength of our Police Department and on leadership grounded in
integrity and accountability.
At this critical moment—when political and legal uncertainties are creating widespread unease—it is
essential that the appointment of the next Police Chief be made with the highest level of scrutiny and
responsibility. The values, experience, and moral judgment of the chosen leader will shape the future of
public safety on our island for years to come.
Community Ties and Understanding
The successful candidate must demonstrate not only professional qualifications but also a deep, personal
connection to Hawaii. A true understanding of the culture, traditions, and diversity of our communities is
necessary to lead effectively and fairly.
Addressing Federal Enforcement Actions
Equally important is clarity on how the next Police Chief will respond to aggressive federal immigration
policies that have already created hardship and fear among residents.
Agricultural workforces, particularly in coffee farming, are shrinking as seasonal workers stay away
and local laborers fear harassment. This threatens both livelihoods and our food economy.
Tourism, one of our largest industries, is also being affected, as international travelers hesitate to
come to the U.S. under uncertain conditions.
Troubling reports, including claims of children being taken from schools and residents quietly
removed without transparency, have caused fear and mistrust across our island.
This cannot continue.
Questions for Applicants
For these reasons, I strongly urge the Commission to require every candidate for Police Chief to answer
the following, and to make their responses public in the interest of transparency:
1.Will you immediately end all agreements and memorandums of understanding with DHS
immigration agencies, including ICE (March 6, 2017) and Homeland Security Investigations
(November 15, 2024)?
2.Will you pledge not to enter into any new agreements, 287(g) programs, or partnerships with
federal immigration agencies, and instead require that:
All federal agents comply fully with state and county laws,
Federal officers identify themselves openly, with visible names and proper IDs,
Judicial warrants be obtained before searches or detentions,
Miranda Rights be honored at every detention,
Raids on schools, workplaces, medical facilities, and places of worship be prohibited,
From:Eve Berliner
To:Correa, Charisse;Eve Berliner
Subject:New Police Chief
Date:Tuesday, September 16, 2025 6:59:16 AM
September 16, 2025
HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE
COMMISSION:
This testimony concerns the selection of a new Police Chief (agenda item 4).
I worked at Honaunau Elementary School for the past several years. ICE apprehended one of the
students in our second grade class and his mother near the beginning of the 2024-25 school year.
He had been with the same class of students for several years. He was well loved by all of us. He
has not returned to school. His sudden disappearance from our classroom was upsetting for the
entire class. I was told that he and his mother were sent to Hondoras within a week of their
apprehension.
I worry for their safety and well-being.
Respectfully submitted,
Eve Berliner
West Hawaii District Autism Educational Assistant placed at Honaunau Elementary School
I agree with the letter below:
August 20, 2025
HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE
COMMISSION:
This testimony concerns the selection of a new Police Chief (agenda item 4).
DHS agencies (ICE/HIS/CBP) have been apprehending and disappearing our neighbors. This is not
legitimate law enforcement. Analyzing national data, the Cato Institute found that 65% of people
taken by ICE had no convictions and 93% no violent convictions. We believe that at least 130
Hawaii County residents have been seized and removed so far in 2025, although we cannot
confirm as DHS has stopped releasing public data.
The disregard for the rule of law and due process by ICE agents in our community has been duly
presented at the Commission hearings on July 10 and 16. We respectfully request that the
testimonies that expressed concerns with HPD working with ICE and ICE’s procedures be
incorporated into this testimony. These practices have also been enjoined by the 9th Circuit Court
of Appeals, whose jurisdiction includes Hawaii.\[1\]
Specifically, regarding the selection of a new Chief, we request that all candidates be asked the
following questions, and upon selection, that the Police Commission release the new Chief’s
answers in the public record.
1. Will you rescind all agreements with DHS immigration agencies immediately on taking
office, including the MOUs with ICE of March 6, 2017 and HSI of Nov 15, 2024?
2. Will you enter in no new agreements or MOUs with DHS and other federal agencies unless
theyrequire all federal agents agree to:
a. comply with all policies and procedures that apply to HPD officers under state and county
law,
b. ensure that their faces are unmasked, that they wear a badge or other proper law enforcement
uniform and identification, and that their names and agencies are visible and clearly legible,
c. ensure that any firearms carried by ICE agents are properly permitted under State and County
law,
d. ensure that no Hawaii island residents are detained or have their property searched without
properly issued judicial warrants,
e. ensure that Miranda rights be given to any person detained,
f. uphold traditional values of not raiding or apprehending persons within institutions that have
been traditionally held inviolate, such as religious institutions, medical facilities, schools, and
perhaps others, and
g. document and promptly make public record any law enforcement encounters of immigration
agents with Hawaii residents.
3. Will you ensure that HPD officers are trained in these policies and procedures?
4. What will be your policy in not riding along and cooperating with ICE agents on a mission
that you (do not) believe is improper?
We thank you for the opportunity to submit this testimony.
Respectfully submitted
Sam Guckenheimer
Kona Indivisible Co-leader
Napoopoo
Captain Cook, HI 96704
Kona Indivisible is a local chapter of the Indivisible Hawaii State Network and the national
Indivisible network of 2500 autonomous local groups, comprising millions of members across
every state. The mission of Kona Indivisible isto protect Hawai’i and our democracy and defend
our rights, communities and values.
\[1\] On 7/11/2025, the US District Court, Central District of California, in Case No.: 2:25-cv-05605-
MEMF-SP, granted an injunction against ICE from going after persons based on their race,
language or type of work, or other detention based on profiling of their desired suspects. This
injunction was upheld on 7/28/2025 by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The case has been
appealed to the Supreme Court.
See
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cacd.975351/gov.uscourts.cacd.975351.87.0.pdf
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Testimony for Selection of Police Chief, County of Hawaii9/15/25
Honorable members of the Hawaii County Police Commission,
Thank you for taking the time to address the concerns of your constituents. We care
about the future safety and well being of all Hawaiian residents, and depend upon our
Police Force, and the Rule of Law, to protect us all from harm.
It is especially imperative, during this time of political chaos and legal upheaval, that
the selection of a new Police Chief be taken with the utmost care and consideration;
our entire future, literally, depends upon the mind-set and moral compass of who
becomes our next Chief.
First, applicants must show a history of living in Hawaii. It would be impossible to
represent the Hawaiian residents and our communities without having a deep
understanding of the culture and complexity of our unique population.
Equally important is to ask each applicant what they would do, and how they will
respond to the current, Federal administration’s discrimination, and aggressive
violation on the Rights of Immigrants.
Already, ICE is causing fear and distress on our island. The coffee harvests are
inadequately staffed because workers are not, like years past, flying to Hawaii for
work. Those living here are afraid to show up to harvest the ripe beans. At great cost
and loss, much of the bounty in rotting in the fields.
Tourists from all walks and countries, even if their status seems secure, hesitate to
come to the United States, in fear that they will not be able to return home. This hurts
Hawaii’s tourist industry, and also challenges our freedoms and rights.
There are frightening reports of ICE removing a first grader from Honduras from
Konawaena Elementary School. There is speculation that 130 people have been
removed from our island, but Homeland Security does not provide any details.
This is unacceptable.
All applicants for the new Police Chief should answer the following, direct questions,
and these answers should be made public. Transparency is key.
From:Regina Orlando
To:Charisse.Correa@hawaiicounty.gov
Subject:Concerns for HPD policy, MOUs & 287(g)
Date:Saturday, September 13, 2025 10:42:33 AM
Aloha Charisse and the Police Commissioners,
Thank you for your volunteer service.
My name is Regina Orlando and I live in Kailua-Kona.
I am asking you to stand your ground for our people and I am asking you and our interim and next Hawai'i Island
Police Chief to;
1) Rescind all MOUs with ICE/HSI
2) Reject any 287(g) agreements with the federal government
3) Ensure Hawai'i Police Department officers are always properly identified and in uniform, except in legitimate
undercover criminal operations-not immigration raids.
Please be bold and stand your ground for the residents of Hawai'i Island.
Mahalo for your time,
Regina Orlando
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
From:Terry McDonald
To:Correa, Charisse
Cc:dennis.onishi@hawaiicounty.gov;Kimo.Alameda@hawaiicounty.gov
Subject:Police Commission Testimony 9-17-2025
Date:Monday, September 15, 2025 3:33:01 PM
Aloha from Hilo
I've read your Agenda notes, and I don't see any reference to the criteria you will use
to evaluate new HPD Chief candidates. I know there was a recent chief search, 2022,
but times are so very differenttoday. What would that criteria look like today? Have
you published that criteria? If not, that would be my first request. Transparency is
important.
I think that HPS will experience immigration enforcement in much the same way as
the "War on Drugs". Perhaps this is just the new version that will occupy huge
amounts of HPD time and resources if theCounty lets it. Don't let it. That would be
my 2nd request: Rescind the previous MOU's with the Federal government. Carefully
and transparently consider any new ones.
The last Police Commission meeting there was testimony that we would like a local
hire. Yes this is necessary, but not sufficient. There are BIG questions that need to
Asked and Answered by Candidates.
For example, what is the candidate's positionon Hawaii County's historicMOU's, and
their revisions? What is their position on assistingin any HS enforcement action? Is
there a role for HPD? If so, what?
Then how do "their answers" inform the answers to the following questions:
My 4th request. Let's look at a few scenarios, and ask all the applicants how they
would advise HPD to act:
For example, a judicialwarrant is issued for an adult man and his 14 year old
daughter. Both are suspectedof being here withoutfull documentation. She may be a
citizen. ICE picks up the man at work. OK, do we want ICE or HPD to go get the girl
out of school?
Now Scenario 2, let's change it up, and say that ICE or Border Patrol are
unsuccessfulpicking the man up, but the girl is confirmed at Waiamea Middle, do you
still go to the school and attempt to take his daughter? Here I use the word "take"
because she is likely a citizen, certainly a minor, this is quite close to Kidnapping in
many states.
Scenario 3- ICE agents and HPD, serving a lawful judicial warrant, arrive at an
address and find a BBQ going on with approximately20 people there, the majority
look or sound Mexican, what would the HPD agent tell ICE to do at that point?
Would they listen?
The layers and complexity of each scenario will expose the level of thought and
preparedness of each candidate.
I am in favor of giving the candidates 3 - 5 scenarios like this, in advance of an
interview. This way you’ll get their thoughtful answers at the interview. And either
tape record or let the community hear the answers in their own voice. Be transparent
Request 5.A key question, operating in the State of Hawaii, are they working with
the same set of rules as HPD? In other words, will they be trained in what is unique to
Hawaiian law? The Aloha statutes for example? Will they enforce only judicial
warrants here? Will they be allowed to be masked AND carry a sidearm? Will they be
clearly identifiable with badge numbers and name? Will they be told that citizens
have a 1st Amendment right to video the arrests, and that this is not a 'Hostile act" in
Hawai'i.
It has become increasingly clear that the vast majority of those collected in
enforcement actions are guilty of no crime beyond the illegal entry to the US. About
7% have been convicted of violent crime. If they have committed no crime here, are
you as HPD officers comfortable assisting, taking good workers and
communitymembers out of their Hawaiian ohana?
Good police work is made easier by trust from the community. As you
know, this trust is earned, over time. I believe that decades of good work by the HPD,
and the trust you have earned, will be destroyed by active cooperation, or aiding and
abetting the immigration policies of this administration. It will be a dark stain,
difficult to remove. It could linger for generations.
Know that the vast majority of people are behind you. Use your power. Demand
accountability, hire a courageousChief, and a Chief steeped in the traditional values
of Hawai'i, and the Constitution. Boiled down, the HPD mission iskeeping the
community safe and at peace. Cooperating with Federalauthorities, following orders,
the seemingly easiest thing will cast a long shadow in 2026 and beyond. Don't let
them do it.
I speak for myself and my Hilo ohana. I alsospeak for Indivisible Hilo One, a non-
partisan pro-democracy grassroots organization.
Mahalo for your time and consideration.
Terry McDonald
Co-Facilitator
Hilo Indivisible One