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hishoot
11-12-2009, 07:26 PM
From HRA Alert Email:

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Aloha, everybody,

My survey of persons-in-the know suggests Louis Kealoha is the best HPD Chief candidate thought least likely to promote restrictive gun legislation for HI. His background, in a sample letter of support, is below. The Commission makes it's first-round picks this Friday. They should receive your input by noon this Thursday.

Mahalo, Dr. Max Cooper
HRA Life Member


TO: Honolulu Police Commission, 1060 Richard Street, Suite 170, Honolulu, HI 96813 policecommission@honolulu.gov (policecommission@honolulu.gov)

IN SUPPORT OF LOUIS M. KEALOHA FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE, HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT

RE: Hearing Friday, November 13, 2009; 2:15pm

Dear Honolulu Police Commission Members:

I am writing in support of LOUIS M. KEALOHA, for Chief of Police, Honolulu
Police Department.

Captain Kealoha is a 26 year veteran police officer, currently a Captain of the HPD Juvenile Services Division. He started as a patrol officer, 1983-'89, serving since in narcotics, internal affairs, and training divisions..

A Damien High School graduate, he has his Doctorate in Education from the University of Southern California, a Master’s of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Criminal Justice, and is currently an Adjunct Professor, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, at Chaminade University.

He is a native Hawaiian, family man, churchgoer, and community volunteer. I think he will have the respect of his command and serve the community best.

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Your Name and Address



This message was sent by: Hawaii Rifle Association, P.O. Box 543, Kailua, HI 96734-0543

hishoot
11-18-2009, 03:36 PM
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 2:49pm HAST | Modified: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 2:51pm

Louis Kealoha named HPD chief

Pacific Business News (Honolulu)

Honolulu has a new police chief.

The Honolulu Police Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved the selection of Honolulu Police Capt. Louis Kealoha, 49, a member of the department for 26 years.

He replaces Boisse Correa, whose contract as chief was not renewed in August.

Kealoha grew up in Kalihi and is a 1978 graduate of Damien Memorial High School. He has a master's degree in criminal justice administration from Chaminade University and also received dual bachelor's degrees from the school. He also has a doctorate in education from the University of Southern California.

http://pacific.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2009/11/16/daily35.html?ed=2009-11-18&ana=e_du_pub