HPD Promotes Four Officers to Sgt./Det.
Chief Paul K. Ferreira has announced upcoming promotions of four employees from the rank of police officer to the rank of sergeant/detective.
Det. Matthew Kaʻaihue, an 18-year veteran of the Hawaiʻi Police Department, will be assigned to the Area II Juvenile Aid Section in Kona. He is currently assigned to Community Policing in South Hilo.
Sgt. Peter Fernandez, an 18-year veteran of the department, will be assigned to the Hāmākua District. He is currently assigned to the Area I Vice Section.
Sgt. Jason Grouns, an 18-year veteran of the department, will be assigned to the Kaʻū District. He is currently working in the Administrative Services Section.
Sgt. Duffy Duldulao, a 16-year veteran of the department, will also be assigned to the Kaʻū District. He is now assigned to the Training Section.
The promotions take effect on May 16.