Honolulu police department announces 35 promotions

Honolulu Police Chief Louis M. Kealoha has announced the promotion of 30 officers and five civilian employees.

Two new majors: Andrew Lum, currently public information officer, will be assigned to the Hono­lulu Police Department’s Information Technology Division; and Crizalmer Caraang, who will move to District 5 (Kalihi).

Two new captains and their assignments: Neville Colburn, Training Division; and Rade Vanic, Office of the Chief

Three new lieutenants and their assignments: Patricia-Ann Heely, District 1 (Central Hono­lulu); Gary Sunada, Community Affairs Division; and Eric Yose­mori, Community Affairs Division

Promoted to sergeant and detective positions: James Cavanaugh, Mae Kim, Eric Lalau, Lane Nogawa, Kendall Prochnow, Micah Putnam, Kyle Sue­mori, Christine Thomas and Richard Yates-Siilata

Fourteen new corporals: Robert Canady, Clarence Clites, Ross Furu­ha­shi, Darren Lee, Eric Lorica, Michael McKinney, Leroy Mehe­ula Jr., Stephen Rivas, Robert Sakura, Ashley Stibbard, Ryan Tama­shiro, Chad Tanaka, Kenny Tsang and Michele Yoshiki

The civilians promoted and their assignments: Pua­nani Keopu­hiwa, Training Division; Reid Nishi­moto, Gie­selle Ruiz, Krystal Sie­gert and Mendel Wong, all Traffic Division

The officers’ promotions took effect Sunday. Civilian employee promotions went into effect earlier.