HONOLULU — The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) held a promotion ceremony Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, to formally recognize the appointments of Gail Beckley as assistant chief of the Regional Patrol Bureau and Manuel Hernandez as assistant chief of the newly established Innovations Bureau.

Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar selected Beckley and Hernandez to serve on the department’s executive leadership team, bringing decades of combined law enforcement experience and leadership to their new roles.

“Assistant Chiefs Beckley and Hernandez bring valuable experience, strong leadership and a shared commitment to moving our department forward,” said Chief Lazar. “Their appointments reflect our continued focus on strengthening public safety operations while embracing new ideas and opportunities to improve how we serve our community.”

Beckley, who previously served as acting assistant chief of the Regional Patrol Bureau, has been with HPD since 1992. Throughout her career, she has held numerous leadership positions, gaining extensive experience in patrol operations and department administration.

As assistant chief, Beckley will oversee patrol operations in districts 2, 3, 4 and 8. She is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and served in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1990 to 2014.

Hernandez, who previously served as major of HPD’s Information Technology Division, brings extensive experience in patrol, training and administrative roles. He is also a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum Senior Management Institute for Police. As assistant chief of the Innovations Bureau, Hernandez will help lead efforts to modernize department operations and explore new technologies.

The Innovations Bureau was established to bring key administrative and technology functions together, strengthen coordination across divisions and support the development of more efficient, effective department operations. Hernandez will oversee HPD’s Information Technology Division, Finance Division, Legislative Liaison Office and Strategic Planning Unit.

In their new roles, Beckley and Hernandez will work alongside Chief Lazar and the department’s executive leadership team to advance HPD’s strategic priorities, support department personnel and strengthen public safety across Oʻahu.