4 HPD Veteran Officers Promoted to Rank of Captain

Police Chief Paul Ferreira has promoted four individuals to the rank of Captain. These promotions are effective today June 1.

Capt. Scott Kurashige, a 31-year veteran is now assigned to command the North Kohala Patrol district. He most recently served as a lieutenant in the Area II (Kona) Juvenile Aid Section, previously working as a lieutenant in Kona Patrol, a detective in Area II (Kona) Juvenile Aid Section, and as a patrol officer assigned to the Kona district.

Capt. Reynold Kahalewai, a 21-year veteran is assigned to command the Hāmākua Patrol district. He most recently served as a lieutenant in the Area II (Kona) VICE section, sergeant in Administration, Community Policing Officer in Kona, and patrol officer in the Kona and South Kohala districts.

Capt. Scott Amaral, a 20-year veteran is now assigned to command the Puna Patrol district. He most recently served as a lieutenant in Records, previously worked as a lieutenant in South Hilo Patrol, detective in the Office of Professional Standards, detective in the Area I (Hilo) Criminal Investigation Section, detective in the Area I (Hilo) Juvenile Aid Section, Community Policing Officer in Puna, with patrol officer assignments in the Puna and Kau districts, and an initial cellblock assignment in Kona.

Capt. Sandor Finkey, a 19-year veteran is assigned to command South Hilo Patrol. He most recently served as a lieutenant in the Area I (Hilo) Juvenile Aid Section, previously worked as a Sergeant in Puna Patrol, detective in the Area I (Hilo) and Area II (Kona) Criminal Investigation Sections, Community Policing Officer in Puna, with a patrol officer assignment in the Puna District, and an initial cellblock assignment in South Hilo.