(BIVN) – Nine new officers were welcomed to the Hawaiʻi Police Department this week, during a recognition ceremony in Hilo.
The 105th Police Recruit Class held its traditional badge pinning on Wednesday, September 9, at the Grand Naniloa Hotel in Hilo. During the event, each officer had their badge pinned on by a loved one. Attendance was limited to police personnel, guest speakers, and family members.
The new officers will be assigned to the districts of Hilo, Kona, Kaʻū, and North Kohala starting next week on September 16th
From the Hawaiʻi Police Department:
The 105th Police Recruit Class began training on November 17, 2025. After six months of academic instruction, which concluded on May 16, 2026, recruits completed four months of field training under the guidance of veteran officers across various districts. The class included Officer Dansen Cabinatan (class president), Officer Nicholas Cisneros, Officer Zachary Hale (class vice president), Officer Jared Halek, Officer Ka`ikeao Kane-Kalua, Officer Hana Kang, Officer Alexander Lee (class secretary), Officer Jadon-Paul Oliveira (class treasurer), and Officer Cameron Wells.
Class president, Officer Dansen Cabinatan, addressed the class, families, and guests during the ceremony, saying, “As we move forward into our careers, we must never forget the oath we took. The badge we wear is a symbol of trust. The community will look to us during some of their most difficult moments, and it is our responsibility to serve with integrity, compassion, courage, and respect.”
Special recognition was also given to recruits who excelled during academic training. Officer Nicholas Cisneros received the Academic Award, which is presented to the recruit who achieves the highest overall average on weekly examinations throughout the police academy. Officer Alexander Lee received the Firearms Award for demonstrating the highest level of performance and proficiency. Officer Jared Halek was awarded the Physical Fitness Award for excelling in and maintaining physical conditioning throughout training. Officer Alexander Lee was also awarded the Most Outstanding Recruit Award for performing in the upper ten percent academically and physically, and was an inspirational example for his fellow officers.
