#police promotions

Two Hawaiʻi Police Department veterans promoted to command ranks

Levon Stevens has been with the department 22 years and was promoted from captain to major while 23-year department vet Zachary Fernando ranked up from lieutenant to captain, both effective Aug. 1.

Big Island police hold ceremony for newly promoted personnel, merit recipients

The recognition ceremony was open to the families of department personnel. Initiated by Chief Moszkowicz, this is the first time a recognition ceremony has been held in Kona, with a previous ceremony held in Hilo in May.

Big Island police honor promoted officers, award recipients

A recognition ceremony to honor the newly promoted department personnel and two Certificate of Merit recipients was held in Hilo on April 26.

Hawai‘i police promote one officer to major, two to captain

Thomas Shopay III, Tuckloy Aurello and Brian Prudencio are honored veterans of the police force. Shopay and Aurello have both graduated from the FBI National Academy.

Kanehailua Promoted, Named in Charge of West Hawaii Operations

Maj. Mitchell Kanehailua previously served as head of criminal investigations, vice and juvenile aid in East Hawaii.