New pavilions at cemetery to be dedicated

Two new pavilions will be dedicated during a Veterans Day ceremony this weekend at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

One pavilion includes Vietnam War battle maps complementing existing World War II and Korean War battle maps. The other pavilion will serve as an orientation center.

The architectural style of the two structures is consistent with other map gallery pavilions at the Punchbowl cemetery in Hono­lulu.

Outgoing U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka will deliver the keynote address during Sunday’s ceremony.

Max Cleland, former U.S. senator from Georgia and current secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission, will also speak.

The two pavilions cost $4 million. They sit next to two flagpoles flanking the processional stairs of the Hono­lulu Memorial.

Carter to lead Chaminade forensic program

Forensic specialist David Carter has been named the new director of Cha­mi­nade University’s forensic science program.

Carter, who joins the university as an associate professor of forensic science, holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Idaho, a master’s degree in forensic archaeology from Bournemouth University and a Ph.D. from James Cook University in Australia. He previously served as assistant professor and associate professor of forensic science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 2006 to 2012.

Carter has attended crime scenes and consulted with investigative agencies around the world for more than a decade, according to the university.

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Army and police share resources

A new agreement between the Army and Hawaii Police Department allows HPD officers to use firing ranges and other areas at Poha­ku­loa Training Area while allowing PTA’s police force to sit in on Police Department training courses.

The Hawaii Tribune-Herald reports the deal was signed Oct. 31.

Bob McElroy, a spokes­man for U.S. Army Garrison-Poha­ku­loa, said the training range has pistol, rifle and shotgun firing ranges that police can use to qualify on their individual weapons. Hawaii police officers can also use what’s known as the "shoot house" to practice room-clearing techniques while firing live ammunition.

Pohakuloa police officers can attend classes on such topics as radar and LIDAR speed-measuring guns, arrest control techniques and tactical communications with the department in Hilo.

"As part of the Big Island community, it only makes sense that HPD uses the ranges at Poha­ku­loa Training Area," Poha­ku­loa commander Lt. Col. Eric Shwedo said. "The police officers have an important and sometimes dangerous job. Supporting their training is important to us."

Pair’s drug trial is on March 18

HILO » A trial has been set for a couple charged with drug crimes.

The Hawaii Tribune-Herald reported that Hilo Circuit Judge Greg Naka­mura on Monday ordered 53-year-old Gilbert Espi­ritu and 56-year-old Patricia Morby to appear for trial March 18.

The Ainaloa couple was arrested Oct. 18 after police served a search warrant on three properties. Police say they found an indoor marijuana-growing site and drugs including heroin and hydrocodone.