Police Chief Paul Ferreira has promoted seven individuals to the rank of Lieutenant, effective Friday, July 16, 2021.
Lieutenant Brian Prudencio
Lieutenant Brian Prudencio, a 21-year veteran is now assigned to Administration – CALEA (Accreditation). He most recently served as a detective in the Office of Professional Standards, previously working in Juvenile Aid Section and VICE Section, with patrol officer assignments in South Hilo, and Kau districts.
Lieutenant Grant Todd
Lieutenant Grant Todd, a 21-year veteran is assigned to South Hilo Patrol. He most recently served as a detective in the Area I Criminal Investigation Section (Hilo), previously working in the VICE Section, with patrol officer assignments in South Hilo and Kona districts.
Lieutenant Paul Kim
Lieutenant Paul Kim, a 17-year veteran is now assigned to South Hilo Patrol. He most recently served as a sergeant assigned to the Special Response Team, previously working in the Traffic Enforcement Unit, with patrol assignments in the South Hilo and South Kohala districts.
Lieutenant Levon Stevens
Lieutenant Levon Stevens, a 16-year veteran is now assigned to Kona Patrol. He most recently served as detective in the Area I VICE Section (Hilo), previously worked in the Criminal Investigation Section, with patrol officer assignments in the North Kohala and Puna districts.
Lieutenant Pernell Hanoa
Lieutenant Pernell Hanoa, a 16-year veteran is now assigned to the Area II Juvenile Aid Section (Kona). He most recently served as a sergeant in Ka‘u Patrol, previously worked in the Criminal Investigation Section, with patrol officer assignments in the Ka‘u and Kona districts.
Lieutenant Bobbie-Jo Sagon
Lieutenant Bobbie-Jo Sagon, a 15-year veteran is now assigned to Kona Patrol. She most recently served as a detective in the Area I Juvenile Aid Section (Hilo), previously worked in the Criminal Investigation Section, the Criminal Intelligence Unit, with patrol officer assignments in South Kohala.
Lieutenant Bryan Tina
Lieutenant Bryan Tina, a 15-year veteran is now assigned to South Kohala Patrol. He most recently served as a sergeant in Puna Patrol, previously worked as a School Resource Officer, with patrol officer assignments in the Puna and Kona districts.
