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Hawaii County Police Chief Hiring Expedited for April Completion

The commission is speeding up the hiring process to ensure departmental stability. Local residents may have an advantage as the commission considers limiting recruitment to Hawaii residents.

In this image we can see two police officers, one of them is holding some papers, and talking in...
In this image we can see two police officers, one of them is holding some papers, and talking in the mic, in front of him there is a podium, also we can see a board with some symbols, and text written on it, there is a banner, cloth, a stand, we can see the flag, and a table.

Hawaii County Police Chief Hiring Expedited for April Completion

The Hawaii County Police Commission is rushing to hire a new police chief, aiming to complete the process by mid-April. This follows the resignation of Chief Ben Moszkowicz in July.

The commission accepted Moszkowicz's resignation and is now expediting the hiring process. Previously, it took around four months. On Friday, September 20, the commission will finalize key steps, including drafting written questions for applicants.

The commission is keen to fill the role quickly to ensure departmental stability and attract qualified candidates. Deputy Chief Reed Mahuna is currently serving as interim chief.

The commission is considering limiting recruitment to Hawaii residents, following public testimony supporting a local hire. The application deadline is October 31.

The Hawaii County Police Commission is set to hire a new police chief by mid-April. The expedited process aims to provide permanent leadership for the department as soon as possible. The commission will meet on September 20 to finalize key hiring steps.

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