#Haweo Award

‘True embodiment of what it means to serve with aloha’: Tamaribuchi, Kohara receive Hāweo Awards

Hawaiʻi Fire Department Fire Equipment Operator Lyle Tamaribuchi and Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section Detective Donovan Kohara were recently honored by the Hawaiʻi County Council for going above and beyond call of duty.

Hawai‘i Island police officer new to force latest recipient of Haweo Award

The officer successfully investigated several cases within the first two months of his solo patrol that resulted in the recovery of stolen property.

Hawai‘i detective honored with Haweo Award for investigating unsolved homicides

The award was presented by the Council’s Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee, which recognizes county police and fire department personnel who go above and beyond the call of duty.

Detective John Balberde honored with Haweo Award for outstanding investigative efforts

A 15-year veteran of the department, Detective Balberde is currently assigned as the supervisor of the Area I Criminal Investigation Division’s Crime Reduction Unit, in East Hawai‘i.

Hawai‘i Police Department’s Capt. Amon-Wilkins honored with Haweo Award

Capt. Rio Amon-Wilkins is commander of the Area I Criminal Investigation Division, which is comprised of the Juvenile Aid Section, Vice Section, Criminal Investigation Section and Crime Lab.

Hawaiʻi Police Department Detective Honored with Haweo Award

A detective with the Hawai‘i Police Department was recently honored for his invaluable leadership.