Thirty-four police officers and six civilian employees are moving up the ranks in the Honolulu Police Department.

The Honolulu Police Department said Ryan Nishibun, a 27-year veteran, has been promoted to major and will head the Human Resources Division where he was the executive officer. His earlier assignments were in District 1 (Central Honolulu), District 5 (Kalihi) and the Traffic Division.

Stephen Silva Jr. and Roland Turner were promoted to the rank of captain. Silva, a 24-year veteran, was a lieutenant in District 1 and will be assigned to District 5. Turner, who has 19 years of experience, was a lieutenant in District 5 and will go to the Finance Division.

The new lieutenants are: Rommel Baysa in District 8 (Kapolei/Waianae); Shellie Paiva in District 1; and Scott Vierra in District 5.

The new sergeants are: Robert Canady in District 1; Everett Higa in District 7 (East Honolulu); Wyllie Lum Jr. in District 1; and Kevin Takehara in District 5.

The new detectives are: Thomas Chang in Professional Standards Office; Jonathan Locey, Kalae Phillips and James Shyer in Criminal Investigation Division; and Andrew Maddock Information Technology Division.