Green promoted to assistant chief of Honolulu Police

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Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha, left, congratulated newly appointed Assistant Chief Robert Green during a ceremony Wednesday at the Mission Memorial Auditorium. Green’s wife, Susan, and their son, Kalani, watched.

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During a ceremony today, Gordon Aoki, left, was promoted to Fleet Mechanic II, Robert Green was appointed assistant chief, Kyle Yonemura and Aaron Young were promoted to lieutenant, and Gerald Bento was promoted to detective.

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congratulated newly appointed Assistant Chief Robert Green during a ceremony Wednesday at the Mission Memorial Auditorium. Green’s wife

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Susan

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Robyn Gonsalves, right, embraced her husband, Joel, who was promoted to detective at the ceremony. The promotions of 27 officers were announced Wednesday.

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Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha announced the promotions of 27 officers Wednesday, including a new assistant chief.

Maj. Robert Green, a 20-year Honolulu Police Department veteran, has been promoted to assistant chief. Green will command the regional patrol bureau, which includes District 2 (Wahiawa), District 3 (Pearl City), District 4 (Kailua-Kaneohe-Kahuku), and District 8 (Kapolei-Waianae).

Green has spent much of his career working in patrol. For the past three years, he led the department’s training division. His promotion will take effect on Oct. 6.

Kealoha also promoted two officers to the rank of lieutenant, Kyle Yonemura and Aaron Young. In addition, the chief named 15 new sergeants and detectives; and nine corporals.