03-16-20 Hawaii Police Department promotions announced

Hawaiʻi Police Department
Office of the Chief
Chief Paul Ferreira
Phone: (808) 961-2244

Media Release

Police Chief Paul Ferreira has announced three promotions, two employees from the rank of Lieutenant to Captain, and one employee from Captain to Major.

Thomas Shopay, a 20-year veteran has been promoted to Captain and assigned to the Area II Criminal Investigation Division (Kona). He formerly commanded the Area II Criminal Investigation Section and has previously worked on the Special Response Team, Area II Vice Section (Kona), and Kona Patrol District.

Regino Saludares, a 22-year veteran has been promoted to Captain assigned to the Hāmākua Patrol District. He formerly commanded the CALEA (Accreditation) section and he has previously worked in the Area I Criminal Investigation Division (Hilo) and South Hilo Patrol District.

Kenneth Quiocho, a 27-year veteran has been promoted to Major assigned to the Area I Field Operations Division (Hilo). He formerly commanded the South Hilo Patrol District, and previously worked in the Puna Patrol District, Kaʻū Patrol District, CALEA (Accreditation), South Kohala Patrol District, Area I VICE Section (Hilo), and Hāmākua Patrol District.

These promotions are effective today (March 16, 2020).


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