Does anyone know the schedule for selecting the new police chief for Honolulu or if he was already chosen?
I got this notice from the NRA but it is from over a month ago.

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?id=5034

Please Contact the members of the Honolulu Police Commission!

For many years, the Honolulu Police Department has been led by anti-gun Chiefs of Police who have used the Department to lead the anti-gun charge at the State Capitol and within it's own law enforcement agency.   

The Honolulu Police Commission is currently searching for a new Chief of Police and the NRA feels that that the time is ripe for the pro-gun community to weigh in and politely request that the Commission be receptive to the Second Amendment as they make their choice.

Please contact the members of the Honolulu Police Commission Today respectfully urge them to take your concerns into consideration as they make this important decision.  Contact information can be found below.

Honolulu Police Commission Members:
Christine H. H. Camp - Chair
Keith Y. Amemiya - Vice Chair
Helen H. Hamada - Member
Benjamin S. Saguibo - Member
Max J. Sword - Member
Marc C. Tilker - Member
Craig Y. Watase - Member

Honolulu Police Commission
1060 Richards St., Suite 170
Honolulu, HI 96813

Telephone: (808) 723-7580

Email: policecommission@honolulu.gov

Well it looks like Chief Correa is officially out and the HPC has hired someone to do the choosing for them.  I am hoping that it is not an anti-gun Chief.

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090903/NEWS25/909030340/

The Honolulu Police Commission has hired the nonprofit International Association of Chiefs of Police to serve as a consultant in the selection of a new police chief.

The announcement was made at yesterday's commission meeting by chairwoman Christine H.H. Camp. The consultant will help with the testing of applicants.

Camp said the commission hopes to name a successor to former chief Boisse Correa by the end of the year.

Correa left the chief's post last month after the commission declined to give him a second five-year term.

Deputy Chief Paul Putzulu is serving as acting chief.

In today's Honolulu Advertiser:

Honolulu police chief list down to 13
Acting head and assistants among 8 candidates working for, or retired from, department

Eight current or former Honolulu Police Department officers are on a short list of candidates to succeed Chief Boisse Correa, who left in August.
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Deputy Chief Paul Putzulu, the acting chief, is among 13 candidates on the short list, said Honolulu Police Commission Chairwoman Christine Camp.

A written test was administered to 19 candidates, and 13 passed, Camp said yesterday.

According to several sources close to the search, other candidates still under consideration are assistant chiefs Randy Macadangdang, Debora Tandal and Delbert Tatsuyama, Maj. Mark Nakagawa and Capt. Louis Kealoha, as well as retired officer and federal Drug Enforcement Administration officer Thomas Aiu and retired captain and former state Sheriff John Lum.

One source close to the situation identified Tandal, Kealoha and Aiu as the leading candidates.

Both Tandal and Kealoha yesterday confirmed they are still under consideration. Tandal, 50, has 30 years on the force and heads the Support Services Division. Kealoha, 49, is a 26-year veteran and heads the Juvenile Services Division.

Other finalists reached by The Advertiser would not discuss their situations.

Of the 13, four are from the Mainland, Camp said, stressing that she does not know the names of all the candidates.

"They're independent of us; they're meeting on their own,"Camp said of the process to select the new chief.

A five-person selection committee is expected to send a list of finalists to the Police Commission by the third week of November, Camp said. The seven-member commission is hoping to make a final decision by Thanksgiving, she said.

Next week, the 13 candidates will go through the "assessment center" where candidates are asked how they would respond to real-life situations that confront a chief, Camp said.

The selection committee will also conduct an interviewing process and administer a psychological profile review before deciding on a narrower list, she said.

There were initially expected to be three to five finalists, but Camp said with 13 candidates at this point, there may be more finalists.

The commission will conduct its own interviews and make a final decision.

The finalist list will be made public and the commission will give the public a chance to comment on those remaining, Camp said.

The job pays $136,236 annually plus $2,496 in "standard of conduct" pay.

Correa left the force after the commission declined to grant him a new, five-year contract.

Mayor Mufi Hannemann said in July he believes a new chief can be found within HPD's ranks.

We need to keep an eye out to make sure that the "public opinion" stage does NOT pass un-utilized!  In the meantime, how do we go about researching these people, and discovering their history of response to 2a situations?

I hate to say it, but given that sparse information I would think one of the four mainland candidates would be the most likely pro-gun choice.  With all the seasoned local officers vying for the spot, it makes me feel it'd be  a he who rocks the boat the least, gets the job type mentality. Then we'd just be in for more of the same.   Maybe an outsider is just what we need to give some new perspective and much needed reform for the system in general. 

Again this is all pure speculation. 

Now that I'm thinking more about this, I had a big question. What is the role of the Chief of Police?

Not being familiar with what he actually does, it doesn't seem like a different police chief would make a difference in gun rights. Can anyone enlighten me?

Haven't found the actual charter yet, but I did come across this:

Directs and coordinates activities of governmental police department in accordance with authority delegated by board of police: promulgates rules and regulations for department as delegated by regulating code. Coordinates and administers daily police activities through subordinates. Coordinates internal investigation of members of department for alleged wrong doing. Suspends or demotes members of force for infractions of rules or inefficiency. Directs activities of personnel engaged in preparing budget proposals, maintaining police records, and recruiting staff. Approves police budget and negotiates with municipal officials for appropriation of funds. May command force during emergencies, such as fires and riots. May make inspection visits to precincts. May address various groups to inform public of goals and operations of department. May prepare requests for government agencies to obtain funds for special operations or for purchasing equipment for department. In smaller communities, may assist one or more subordinates in investigation or apprehension of offenders. In communities having no board of police, may be designated police commissioner ii. (Source: eDOT Job Description)  http://www.cbsalary.com/salary_chart.aspx?specialty=Police+Chief&cty=Honolulu&sid=HI&kw=Police+Chief&jn=jn030&edu=&tid=72257 

Now, this leaves out a few things which are important to us. 

For one, the "may issue" part of Hawaii's gun laws (HRS 134-9) puts him as the sole decider of the "may" part. 

For another, the Police Chief seems to be the source of most of the gun control legislation that gets put forth each year.  What doesn't come from him comes from the Prosecutor. 

Thanks for the info Tom.

As for the "may issue" issue, I think it's horrible and makes the decision subjective and can lead to discrimination. Sure police chiefs can get around it by not issuing at all, but then why even allow concealed carry at all? I really think we need a "shall issue" system. Maybe this coming year

Shall issue, now those would be magical words to hear. 

Aside from our concerns of a new Police Chief, we should also be concerned about a good possibility of having a Democrat Governor soon.

Gah, I don't even want to think about that. It seems that we need to be ever vigil to ensure our rights.

Hawaii Reporter has a section on the 2010 elections. http://hawaiireporter.com/list.aspx?ELECTIONS+2010

And now it's down to 6

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20091105/BREAKING01/91105097

Six finalists for police chief have been selected by the Honolulu Police Commission, four of them members of the Honolulu Police Department and two others who are high-ranking police officers from the Mainland, commission Chairwoman Christine Camp said tonight.

The four local finalists are: Deputy Police Chief Paul Putzulu, who has been acting chief; assistant police chiefs Debora Tandal and Delbert Tatsuyama; and Captl. Louis Kealoha.

The two Mainland officers are Harry Markely, a police commander for the Phoenix Police Department and Gary Yamashiroya, a commander in the Chicago Police Department.

Camp said the commission will interview the finalists next week. Public testimony is expected to be taken at its meeting at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Here is a little more info on the candidates.

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/global/story.asp?s=11461284

Louis Kealoha - Currently captain of the Juvenile Services Division. He was promoted to captain in 2005. His previous assignment was captain of the Criminal Investigation Division (Property Crime). He has 26 years of service at the Honolulu Police Department.

Harry Markley - Currently commander of the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy he has over 20 years of service at the Phoenix Police Department.

Paul Putzulu - Deputy Chief of HPD, currently serving as Acting Chief of HPD. His previous assignment was Deputy Chief of Field Operations. He was promoted to deputy chief in 2002 and has 37 years of service at HPD.

Debora Tandal - Currently the Assistant chief of Support Services Bureau. She was promoted to assistant chief in 2008. Her previous assignment was Major, District 3 (Pearl City). She has 30 years of service with HPD.

Delbert Tatsuyama - Currently Assistant chief of the Administrative Bureau at HPD. He was promoted to assistant chief in 2007. His previous assignment was Major, Finance Division. He has 29 years of service at HPD.

Gary Yamashiroya - Currently a commander in the Chicago Police Department.

I have heard rumors that the police commission is supporting Debora Tandal, but again, just a rumor.

There seems to be more and more controversy surrounding this every day. Two of the selection committee resigned after the group of finalists was expanded from its normal group of four to a group of six.

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/global/story.asp?s=11474461

Just got this alert from the NRA ILA and it looks like something the HRA supports although there is nothing on their site yet:

Help the Honolulu Police Commission Select a Pro-Gun Police Chief!
Please Stand-Up and Make Your Voices Heard!

On Friday, November 13, the Honolulu Police Commission will be making its first round of selections for Chief of the Honolulu Police Department.  Because much of the anti-gun legislation that has been put forth before the Hawaii Legislature has been generated by former Honolulu Police Chiefs, it is very important that the pro-gun community make its voice heard in the selection process.

For this reason, we are asking that you support the nomination of Captain Louis M. Kealoha.  Captain Kealoha has been identified by NRA and our state affiliate, the Hawaii Rifle Association, as the most qualified candidate for the job who understands the concerns of law-abiding gun owners. 

The HRA's sample support letter directed to the Police Commission is posted below.  Please send in the support letter TODAY.  Comments and letters need to be received by the Commission no later than Thursday, November 12 and can be sent either by U.S. Mail or by emailing the Commission at policecommission@honolulu.gov.



TO:  Honolulu Police Commission, 1060 Richard  Street,  Suite 170, Honolulu, HI 96813

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. 

(Your Name and Address)

-Doctorate in Education from the University of Southern California
-Master’s of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
-Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Criminal Justice,

and is currently an Adjunct Professor, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, at Chaminade University.

Wow... this guy is pretty educated.  He gets my vote. 

So does anyone know if the Friday hearing is open to the public?

Just got this alert from the NRA ILA and it looks like something the HRA supports although there is nothing on their site yet:

I was browsing some threads in the way back machine and found this gem. Captain Kealoha has been identified by NRA and our state affiliate, the Hawaii Rifle Association, as the most qualified candidate for the job who understands the concerns of law-abiding gun owners.

Yup.

With Kealoha under investigation, this is a good question. Who would be the best choice to replace him?

NRA and HRA sure got it wrong on this one.

Wow... this guy is pretty educated.  He gets my vote. 

So does anyone know if the Friday hearing is open to the public?

Waiting for an HRA rep to respond

I nominate Sheriff David Clarke, high ranking LEO in WI to be our next HPD Chief.

With Kealoha under investigation, this is a good question. Who would be the best choice to replace him?

NRA and HRA sure got it wrong on this one.

It will be the guy who initiated the Kaiser/straub F*** up. It was his his resume.