The Hawaii Police Department’s 95th Police Recruit Class Recognition Ceremony was held on June 30 at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. This was an invite-only ceremony limited to police personnel, guest speaker, and family members of the recruits. The public was able to view the ceremony live by visiting the Hawaii Police Department’s Facebook page.
The 95th Police Recruit Class began their training on Dec. 16, 2021.
They started off as strangers who had come together from a variety of backgrounds and previous career paths. In the end, after 6 1/2 months of intensive training, they graduated with a class of nine police recruits.
Class officers include Officer Edward Petrie, class president, Officer Collin Roberts, vice president, Officer Melani Cline, secretary, and Officer Troyson Reilly, treasurer.
Other members of the class are Rylan Fujii, Grant Kunihiro, Derek Okabayashi, Marcus Sosa and Mikhail Watkins.
Special recognition was given to those recruit officers who achieved outstanding performance during the course of academic training.
The Academic Award was awarded to Petrie, who attained and upheld the highest grade point average on weekly and certification examinations.
Roberts was presented with the Firearms Award for his interest and proficiency in the use of firearms and for attaining the highest rating in firearms training.
Recipients of the academic and firearms awards will have their names engraved on a perpetual plaque, which is displayed in the department’s training room.
Kunihiro was recognized with the Physical Fitness Award for excelling and maintaining his level of physical conditioning.
Roberts received the Overall Outstanding Recruit Award for his performance and motivational qualities.
The newly graduated officers will now undergo four months of on-the-job field training with veteran police officers before they are qualified to work alone.