Scott Amaral, a 23-year veteran of the Hawaiʻi County Police Department, was promoted from Captain to Major, effective January 1, 2024.

Amaral, who is assigned to the Area I Field Operations Bureau, which encompasses the districts of Puna, Hāmākua, and South Hilo. most recently served as the Acting Major of the Area I Field Operations Bureau from July 16, 2023, until his promotion to Major.

Prior to that, Amaral was Puna District Captain. He has also served as Lieutenant in South Hilo Patrol and the Records Section, Detective in the Office of Professional Standards, the Area I Criminal Investigation Section, and the Area I Juvenile Aid Section.

While working in the Juvenile Aid Section, Major Amaral was recognized by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i as Officer of the Month in June 2015.

He has also worked as a Community Policing Officer in Puna, patrol officer assignments in Ka‘ū  and Puna, and an initial cellblock assignment in Kona.

In a press release Deputy Police Chief Reed Mahuna said,  “Scott has been in the position of Area I Major for some time in an acting capacity. He has done a terrific job and we are very excited to be able to make his promotion permanent.”

 

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