HONOLULU — On March 11, 2026, the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) celebrated the promotions of 32 sworn and Police Professional (civilian) personnel in a ceremony held at the Mission Memorial Auditorium. The honorees included:
• Three lieutenants:
- Lieutenant Robin A. Iida
- Lieutenant Brendan M. Smith
- Lieutenant Jared J. Spiker
• 12 sergeants and detectives:
- Detective Shawn H. Fujimoto
- Detective Felix C. Gasmen Jr.
- Detective Christopher K.R.K. Goshi
- Detective Denice M. Kashiwai
- Sergeant Patrick K. Loo Jr.
- Detective Jaushlyn K. Mansinon
- Detective Arlynn L.P. Orpilla
- Detective Bryan T. Suenaga
- Detective Keoni B.T. Tamanaha
- Detective Justin T. Tanigawa
- Detective Jessica M.H. Uehara
- Detective Torsten A. Vaivai-Soderberg
• 12 corporals:
- Corporal Adam P. Bradshaw
- Corporal John E. Bratton
- Corporal Jacob D. Brindley
- Corporal Alema A. Everett
- Corporal Samuel Y.M. Han
- Corporal Shane K. Hess
- Corporal Michael D. Lacson
- Corporal Joshua M.Y. Landry
- Corporal Justen J. Laupola
- Corporal Nicholas K. Pait
- Corporal Ilse A. Pratt
- Corporal Halama H.H. Wong
• Five police professionals:
- Police Evidence Specialist IV Chelsea H.M. Gamiao
- Secretary II Chantel U. Gomes
- Secretary Reporter Janel R.A. Sakihara
- Firearms Registration Clerk Niki M. Torrijos-Sherlock
- Police Evidence Custodian II Ejo L. Urakami
“We are proud of and grateful for the commitment and hard work of our sworn and police professional men and women,” said Interim Chief Rade Vanic. “These are the dedicated people HPD needs as we continue to keep our community safe and serve with aloha each and every day.”
Video of the ceremony can be viewed on HPD’s official YouTube page.
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