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Is hiring process for Hawaiʻi Police Chief transparent if 40 applicants remain anonymous?

Four finalists are in the running for Hawai‘i County’s top cop position, but it is likely the public may never know any of the other 40 candidates who applied for chief of police.

Hawai’i County Police Commission finishes questioning chief finalists; deliberations begin Friday

On Tuesday, the Hawaiʻi County Police Commission wrapped up two days of public testimony and questioning of the four finalists for police chief, with inquiries about a questionable hotel stay and a discrimination lawsuit.

Public interviews have begun for Hawaii County Police chief

The public interviews for the Hawaiʻi County police chief position will continue Tuesday in Kona with another special meeting at 9 a.m. at the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center, Building A Council Chambers.

Who are the Hawai‘i Police Chief finalists?

Out of a pool of 44 candidates, the Hawaiʻi County Police Commission selected four finalists: one is an internal candidate, two others have direct ties to the Big Island, and the fourth is from Honolulu.

Four finalists announced for position of Hawaiʻi Police Chief

The only candidate who already works for the Hawai’i Police Department is Maj. Sherry Bird, a 24-year veteran.