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HPD Arrests Additional Suspect in Hopaka Street Attempted Murder Investigation
As the investigation continued, detectives from the Homicide and Strategic Enforcement Detail identified an additional suspect involved in the Hopaka Street attempted murder investigation. Through the investigation, detectives determined that […]
HPD Reminds Drivers Many Serious Crashes are Preventable
HONOLULU — Recent crashes and serious injuries on Oʻahu serve as sobering reminders that many traffic collisions share common factors and, in many cases, are preventable. As roadway activity increases […]
HPD Investigating Circumstances in Kalihi Unattended Death
On June 16, 2026, just before 7 a.m., District 5 patrol officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male outside a business located on North School Street. A 68-year-old […]
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Public Affairs Office (PAO)
Claudette Springer | Communications Director
As the Honolulu Police Department’s first communications director, Director Springer brings over 20 years of strategic communications experience from Hawai‘i’s nonprofit, media, and public health sectors. A lifelong resident of O‘ahu with deep roots in public service, she is dedicated to fostering clear and transparent communication to build trust with the community.
Email: [email protected]
Kerry Yoshida | Deputy Communications Director
Kerry brings more than 20 years of broadcast and media experience to his role at the Honolulu Police Department. Having worked closely with local television newsrooms, he understands many of their needs and aims to foster positive relationships between HPD and our media partners. He also hopes to unify and bolster HPD’s physical and digital presence through his work in marketing and branding.
Email: [email protected]
Lance Aquino | Crisis Communications Manager
Lance Aquino brings more than a decade of strategic communications experience to his role. With a strong foundation in local media relations, he has helped organizations across Hawai‘i’s key sectors navigate crisis communications scenarios with clarity and confidence. Born and raised on O‘ahu, he is committed to serving his community by delivering timely, transparent, and actionable information when it matters most.
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Jocelyn Oshiro | Information Specialist
Jocelyn Oshiro is a skilled communications professional with experience in the public, nonprofit, and higher education sectors. Specializing in digital marketing and social media strategy, she hopes to strengthen community relations and support public safety through content creation and campaign development.
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Noreen Reimel | Information Specialist
Noreen Reimel is a strategic communications leader with more than 25 years of experience in public affairs and media relations across corporate, government and nonprofit sectors. Her work centers on brand management, stakeholder engagement and policy strategy and support. With a background in broadcast journalism, Noreen is looking to enhance HPD’s presence through storytelling and messaging.
Email: [email protected]
Major Parker Bode | Chief’s Office / Legislative Liaison Office / Spokesperson
Major Bode has 15 years of service with the Honolulu Police Department. Since joining HPD in 2010, he has served in Districts 4, 5, and 7, as well as the Human Resources Division, Training Division, and Criminal Investigation Division. He currently serves as Interim Chief Vanic’s Chief of Staff acting as the Legislative Liaison and as HPD spokesperson.
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