Congratulations!
Police Chief Paul Ferreira has promoted fourteen individuals to the rank of Sergeant/Detective.
Detective Ray Fukada, a 19-year veteran is now assigned to the Area II Criminal Investigation Section (Kona). He most recently served as a patrol officer in North Kohala.
Detective Darrell Clinton, a 17-year veteran is now assigned to the Area II Juvenile Aid Section (Kona). He most recently served as a patrol officer in Kona.
Detective Scotty Aloy, a 16-year veteran is now assigned to the Area I Criminal Investigation Section (Hilo). He most recently served as a patrol officer in South Hilo.
Detective Jeremy Kubojiri, a 15-year veteran is now assigned to the Area I Criminal Investigation Section (Hilo). He most recently served as a Community Policing Officer in Puna
Detective Michael Santos, a 14-year veteran is now assigned to the Area II Criminal Investigation Section (Kona). He most recently served as a patrol officer in South Hilo.
Detective James Steffen, a 14-year veteran is now assigned to the Area II Criminal Investigation Section (Kona). He most recently served as a canine handler officer in the Area I Juvenile Aid Section.
Detective Zenas Pacheco, a 13-year veteran is now assigned to the Area II Vice Section (Kona). He most recently served as a canine handler officer in the Area I Vice Section.
Detective Kimmerlyn Makuakane-Jarrell, a 12-year veteran is now assigned to the Area II Criminal Investigation Section (Kona). She most recently served as a canine handler officer in the Area II Vice Section.
Sergeant Marco Segobia, a 12-year veteran is now assigned to patrol in the North Kohala District. He most recently served as an officer in the Area II Vice Section.
Sergeant Ryan Pagan, a 12-year veteran is now assigned to patrol in the Puna District. He most recently served as a Police Recruit Instructor in the Training Section.
Sergeant Kimo Keliipaakaua, a 12-year veteran is now assigned to patrol in the Kona District. He most recently served as a Traffic Enforcement Unit officer in Area II.
Detective John Balberde, a 11-year veteran is now assigned to the Area I Criminal Investigation Section (Hilo). He most recently served as a Criminal Intelligence Unit officer in Area I.
Sergeant Bradden Kimura, a 11-year veteran is now assigned to patrol in the South Kohala District. He most recently served as a patrol officer in Kona.
Sergeant Thomas Chun-Ming, a 7-year veteran is now assigned to patrol in the South Kohala District. He most recently served as a patrol officer in Hilo.
These promotions were effective on August 1, 2020