Police Week ceremonies set for Monday and Tuesday

Police week ceremonies are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at the Hilo police station and 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Kona police station.

Both ceremonies include pre-ceremony entertainment and a tribute to Hawaii County officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Police will pay tribute to Officer Bronson Kaimana Kaliloa, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 18, 2018.

Also being honored Officer Manuel Cadinha, who gave his life in 1918, Officer William “Red” Oili, who gave his life in 1936, Officer Ronald “Shige” Jitchaku, who gave his life in 1990, Officer Kenneth Keliipio, who gave his life in 1997 and Park Ranger Steve Makuakane-Jarrell, who gave his life in 1999.

During Police Week, station tours for all districts are being offered to the public. Tours of the Hilo Police station will be on Friday, May 17, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Call Sgt. Jason Grouns at 961-2269 to schedule an appointment.

Police Week is a nationally recognized week of activities in support of police work and in recognition of officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed every May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week it falls in as National Police Week.

In Hawaii County, Police Week activities this year are scheduled from Monday, May 13, to Friday, May 17.