Hawaii Police Department
Office of the Chief
Lawrence K. Mahuna
Phone: 961-2244
January 4, 2007
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Thomas Shopay as "Officer of the Month" for January in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (January 2) at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel.
Shopay was recognized for his efforts in recovering two-and-a-half pounds of crystal methamphetamine that were being smuggled into Kona by air in October. As a result, four men were arrested and taken into federal custody.
As Officer of the Month, Shopay is eligible to become Officer of the Year.
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee is an organization that encourages community involvement in aiding and supporting police in West Hawaii.