MEDIA RELEASE
Mitchell Kanehailua
Chief Harry Kubojiri has promoted Mitchell Kanehailua to the rank of captain, effective last Friday (April 16).
Kanehailua is commander of the HÄmÄkua and North Hilo Districts. Before his promotion, he was lieutenant in charge of the Area I Criminal Investigations Section.
Captain Randy Apele, who previously commanded the HÄmÄkua and North Hilo Districts, is now in charge of training in the Administrative Services Section of the Administrative Bureau. He replaces Duane Rapoza, who retired at the end of March.
i am very happy mitchell his is a hard working police officer and i think his the best capt you ever have GOOD LUCK MITCHELL doctorwhite