HPD Chief Promotes 14 Officers

HPD Chief Paul Ferreira (PC: HPD website)

Hawai‘i Police Chief Paul Ferreira promoted 14 individuals to the ranks of sergeant or detective. These promotions were effective on August 1, 2020.

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.

Sgt. 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.

Sgt. 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.

Sgt. 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.

Sgt. 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.

Sgt. 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.