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MEDIA RELEASE “Officer’s of the Month” of October Sergeant Shawn Tingle (L) Officer Michael Lucas-Medeiros (R)“Officer of the Month” of October Officer Chance Lunsford (unable to attend the ceremony) The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi honored three Big Island Police Officers today (October 24) for their efforts that helped save a woman’s life. On […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Officer Travis Wong Kona Patrol Officer Travis Wong was honored by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee as the “October Officer of the Month” at their monthly luncheon on Wednesday (October 5). On (April 22) at 2:16 a.m., Officer Wong, while on patrol, observed a male party operating a moped with a female passenger […]

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Officer Andrew Springer, a five-year veteran of the Hawaiʻi Police Department, was recently honored as the “Officer of the Month for August” by the Aloha Exchange Club of Hilo.

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MEDIA RELEASE Officer of the Month Officer Robert Stewart John Stewart (father) presenting the award. Officer Robert Stewart has been honored as the March 2019 Aloha Exchange Club Officer of the Month. Since his present assignment, Officer Stewart has shown himself to be one of the most skilled narcotics investigators in his unit. His ability […]

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The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized South Hilo Patrol Officer Amy Omaya on Thursday, (March 28), as the “Officer of the Month” for February 2019.

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The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii recognized South Hilo Patrol Officer Andrew Springer on Thursday, (February 28), as the “Officer of the Month” for January 2019. Officer Springer, who has 4-years of service with the Police Department, was nominated by Lieutenant Robert Almeida for his diligence in locating a stolen vehicle while he was […]

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The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized Officer Joshua Baumgarner on Thursday (January 24, 2019) as the “Officer of the Month” for December 2018.

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The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi has honored Officer Lisa Ebesugawa as the November 2018 Officer of the Month. On, (October 12), Officer Ebesugawa responded to an active motor vehicle theft. However, the suspects left before police arrived. She conducted detailed interviews and gathered evidence promptly leading to the positive identificcation of the two […]

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The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi honored Officer David Poohina today, (November 21), as their “Officer of the Month of October.” Congratulations are in order for the 5-year veteran for his quick response and diligent search in the prevention of a vehicle being stolen and the apprehension of three suspects. Officer Poohina responded to […]

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The Aloha Exchange Club recognized two officers at today’s (October 25) East Hawaiʻi “Officer of the Month” luncheon. Officer Melvin Vargas was honored as the July “Officer of the Month” following a nomination by Sergeant BJ Duarte. Sergeant Duarte credits Officer Vargas’ diligent efforts and keen observation with the arrest of two burglary suspects and […]

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The Kona Crime Prevention Committee has named Officer Bryan Ellis as the Officer of the Month of July. On July 19th Officer Ellis was assigned as the acting patrol Seargent for the third watch. On this date, a pursuit had occurred on Murder suspect Justin Waiki who was wanted for the Murder of Puna Patrol […]

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Lieutenant Robert Fujitake was honored today, Thursday, (September 27), as the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii’s “August Officer of the Month.” On, (August 29), Lt. Fujitake was off-duty and traveling with his family when he observed a male walking a bicycle on the shoulder of the road and then into a store parking lot. […]

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Hawaiʻi Island police Officer Andrew Springer has been selected as the Aloha Exchange Clubs Officer of the Month of May 2018. Officer Springer, a 4-year member of the force, was recommended based on his dedication to duty and a proactive approach to patrol.

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The Aloha Exchange Club has honored Officer Daniel Tam as the March “Officer of the Month.” Officer Tam, (a 4-year veteran), was selected based upon his remarkable diligence in performing his duties as a police officer with the most recent examples of his efforts as highlighted below.

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