On Tuesday, March 16, 2021 Hawaiʻi County Police Chief Paul Ferreira  promoted nine individuals to the rank of Sergeant/Detective effective immediately.

Detective Anson Caceras, a 17-year veteran was assigned to the Area II Criminal Investigation Section (Kona). He most recently served as a patrol officer in Hamakua.

Sergeant Keith Nacis, a 15-year veteran was assigned to patrol in the South Kohala district. He most recently served as a patrol officer in South Hilo.

Detective Tyler Prokopec, a 15-year veteran was assigned to the Area II Criminal Investigation Section (Kona). He most recently served as a patrol officer in Kona.

Sergeant Stephen Parker, an 11-year veteran was assigned to patrol in the North Kohala district. He most recently served as a patrol officer in Kona.

Sergeant Eric Ontiveros, a 10-year veteran was assigned to patrol in the Ka‘u district. He most recently served as a patrol officer in South Kohala.

Sergeant Aaron Kaeo, a 10-year veteran was assigned to patrol in the Puna district. He most recently served as a Community Policing Officer in South Kohala.

Detective Kelena Hookano, a 10-year veteran was assigned to the Area II Vice Section (Kona). He most recently served as a Community Policing Officer in South Kohala.

Detective Kelsey Kobayashi, a 10-year veteran was assigned to the Area II Vice Section (Kona). He most recently served as a Traffic Enforcement Unit Officer in Area II (Kona).

Sergeant Christopher Jelsma, an 8-year veteran was assigned to patrol in the South Kohala district. He most recently served as a patrol officer in South Hilo.