The Hawaiʻi Police Department is committed to providing the highest quality of police service, ensuring a safe environment for Hawaiʻi Island residents and visitors. The officers come from a multitude of cultures and backgrounds, reflecting the communities they serve across the island.
By living a life of service and working in partnership with the community, they ensure the island community is secure and safe.
Reed K. Mahuna's Ascent to Interim Chief
After being named Acting Deputy Chief on July 1, 2023, Major Reed K. Mahuna was sworn in as Deputy Police Chief during a ceremony at the department’s Hilo Training Room on Friday, January 12, 2024. In July 2025, the Hawaii County Police Commission named Deputy Chief Mahuna as Interim Chief effective September 1, 2025, while they conduct a search for a new permanent Chief after Chief Moszkowicz retired on August 31, 2025.
Prior to being named Acting Deputy Chief, Mahuna served as Major of Area I Operations, overseeing the Criminal Investigation Division, which includes Vice, Juvenile Aid, and the Criminal Investigation Sections, as well as the Crime Lab.
Mahuna’s former assignments include serving as a Police Officer and Field Training Officer in the South Hilo district, Police Officer in the Area I Traffic Enforcement Unit, Detective in Area I and Area II Criminal Investigation Section, Lieutenant in the Puna district, and Lieutenant in Area I Vice Section.
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Upon Deputy Chief Mahuna being named Interim Police Chief effective September 1, 2025, the position of Deputy Chief became vacant.
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Summary of Reed K. Mahuna's Career Path
| Rank/Position | Location/Division | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | South Hilo District | N/A |
| Field Training Officer | South Hilo District | N/A |
| Police Officer | Area I Traffic Enforcement Unit | N/A |
| Detective | Area I and Area II Criminal Investigation Section | N/A |
| Lieutenant | Puna District | N/A |
| Lieutenant | Area I Vice Section | N/A |
| Major | Area I Operations | N/A |
| Acting Deputy Chief | Hawaiʻi Police Department | July 1, 2023 |
| Deputy Police Chief | Hawaiʻi Police Department | January 12, 2024 |
| Interim Chief | Hawaiʻi Police Department | September 1, 2025 |
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