#Hawaii police officer

Remembering fallen Hawai‘i Island police officer Bronson Kaliloa

As part of a tradition of honoring their fallen brother, about a dozen officers within Hawai‘i Police Department will participate in the annual Bronson Kaliloa Memorial Relay Run on Sunday.

Hawai‘i police are hiring – and offering $1,000 incentives

Recruits undertake six months of academy training and four months of field training, once they’re hired.

From homeless to a Big Island police officer; Hope Services provided ‘break’ his family needed

Brandee Menino, executive director of Hope Services, said affordable housing is nearly non-existent on the Big Island, with a two-bedroom home now ranging from $1,800 to $2,500 a month.

HPD Officer Recognized After Rescuing Distressed Swimmer

A Hawai‘i Police officer was recognized this month after rescuing a woman in distress while swimming at Kamakahonu Beach in Kailua-Kona.

Legislator Honors Fallen HPD Officer

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard spoke on the House floor today, honoring the service and sacrifice of Hawai‘i County Police Officer Bronson Kaliloa…

HPD Identifies Individuals in Murder-Suicide

The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has identified the male and female found dead at a home in Mt. View on Sunday, April 8.

Firefighter/EMT and HPD Officer Honored by Aloha Exchange Club

The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi presented its Annual Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year Awards on Monday, March 19, 2018.

Officer of the Month: Officer Joseph Passmore

Having lost all their possessions with no place to stay, Officer Passmore immediately offered to take the mother and children to his own home to stay with his family. Officer Passmore assisted the traumatized mother in arranging for a more permanent place for the family to stay and have their needs met.

Duane Rapoza Earns Officer of the Month Award

Hawai‘i Police Department Officer Duane Rapoza Jr. has been selected as the East Hawaiʻi Aloha Exchange Club’s June 2017 Officer of the Month.

HPD Officer Receives Bronze Medal of Merit

Officer Joshua Baumgarner was presented with a Bronze Medal of Merit on Thursday, June 15, by Hawaiʻi Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira.

Kohala Officer of the Quarter: Tyler Prokopec

Officer Tyler Prokopec has been honored as the “Kohala Officer of the Quarter” for the first quarter of 2017.