HONOLULU — The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) will honor 28 newly promoted sworn personnel during a ceremony on Wednesday, July 15. 

The ceremony, to be held at Mission Memorial Auditorium, will recognize the promotions of five lieutenants, 13 detectives and 10 corporals.  

Five lieutenants:  

• Lieutenant Grant Mochizuki 

• Lieutenant Ryan Yamaato 

• Lieutenant Daniel Yanagihara 

• Lieutenant Mason Alcover 

• Lieutenant Stephen Kaolulo 

13 detectives: 

• Detective Jordan Monico 

• Detective Samuel Han 

• Detective Kevin Lau 

• Detective Joshua Ambrose 

• Detective Bryant Ho 

• Detective Kevin Ornido 

• Detective Maile Corpman 

• Detective Lyle Castro 

• Detective Franchot Termeteet 

• Detective Jordan Cho 

• Detective Timothy Iinuma 

• Detective Bronson Abellanida 

• Detective Alvin Koike 

10 corporals:  

• Corporal Kent Lareau 

• Corporal Vance Leong 

• Corporal Anthony Pangan 

• Corporal Kori Kornegay 

• Corporal Joel Beckmann 

• Corporal David Autahuaraatoa Kuaʻana 

• Corporal Cody Kodama 

• Corporal Cory Moore 

• Corporal Henny Wasson 

• Corporal Jameson Akau 

“As we continue this new chapter for the Honolulu Police Department, I’m proud to recognize these officers as they take the next step in their careers,” said Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar. “These promotions reflect their dedication to serving the people of Honolulu and our commitment to building a strong culture of leadership throughout the department. I congratulate each of them on this well-deserved achievement and extend my gratitude to their families for their unwavering support.”  

Family and friends are welcome to attend. The ceremony will also be live-streamed on HPD’s official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/tr0GaE7kjzU.