Paula Akana anchors KITV 4 News at 6 and 10 Monday through Friday. She began her career at KITV as an intern in 1983.

Along with her news duties, Paula hosts the popular Merrie Monarch Hula Festival and the Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition. She can also be seen on "KITV 4 News This Morning" at 6:15 am with her Hawaiian Word of the Day.

Paula is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

In her spare time, Paula serves as a volunteer for the Polynesian Voyaging Society. She serves on the Steering Committee for 'Imi Hale, a Native Hawaii Cancer Awareness Network. Paula is also a board member with the University of Hawaii Alumni Association (UHAA) and the YMCA.

She is an honorary member of the HJPA and over many years has been a stalwart supporter through the media and via the LEAL luncheon program of the principals we espouse as an organization. She has earned her place in the Hall and has brought much credit to the HJPA and law enforcement.

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Major Donna Andersen received her degree in Law Enforcement from San Jose State and her Master's in Humanities from California State University, Domingus Hills.

Prior to her career with the Honolulu Police Department, Major Donna Andersen worked in undercover law enforcement positions as a Senior Special Investigator for the State of California with the Division of Labor Standards, the Department of Motor Vehicles and Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.

Major Andersen joined the Honolulu Police Department in March 1983. Her assignments have covered a broad spectrum. As an officer, she worked as a patrol officer in Honolulu and an undercover officer in the Narcotics/Vice Division. She was a desk sergeant in Kahuku, a detective in Internal Affairs, a lieutenant in Research and Development Division, a Waikiki watch supervisor, and the first lieutenant in the newly formed Child Sex Crimes Unit of the Criminal Investigations Division (CID). While in CID, she was chosen to attend the F.B.I. National Academy where she set several records for her athletic performance and fitness.

Donna Andersen was promoted to captain in CID and then major in Internal Affairs. As the commander of Internal Affairs for the past five years, she oversaw many high profile cases. Cases against officers as well as high-ranking individuals were investigated both criminally and administratively. Various criminal charges were filed including theft, illegal use of narcotics, and the sale of narcotics.

She was recently one of the four finalists for Chief of Police for the Honolulu Police Department.

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Deputy Cayetano joined the Sheriff's Department in December 1983. He has been involved in numerous high-risk profiled cases involving fugitives considered to be armed and dangerous or classified as "Most Wanted." Deputy Cayetano was involved in the apprehension of Kaleo Kaua, the Pearl City gunman who held his wife hostage for 48 hours and Michael Gaspar, the parolee who held his wife and Sheriffs' and police at bay for a day in Waipahu. He received the Honolulu Crimestopper's Award for arresting the "Most Wanted" individuals four years in a row. Deputy Cayetano has also been profiled on the cover of Midweek magazine.

While assigned to the US Marshal's Service's Fugitive Task Force, Deputy Cayetano brokered the recovery of approximately 15 firearms and an explosive device. Deputy Cayetano prevailed in confiscating these weapons due to a "Trust" factor and rapport established with the individuals who came forward. Deputy Cayetano worked with the DEA in the arrest of a parolee in possession of crystal methamphetamine and a firearm who led authorities to seven others and the seizure of 3.5 pounds of "meth," firearms, vehicles, and $35,000.00 in US currency. Through the assistance of a confidential source, Deputy Cayetano was able to find the missing body of Sherry Holmes, girlfriend of John Miranda. Deputy Cayetano also apprehended escaped prisoner Jay Kwon in Chinatown.

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Jerry Dolak is a Security & Safety Specialist for Outrigger Hotels & Resorts/OHANA Hotels & Resorts. He has been working for Outrigger Enterprises for the past 16 years and prior to that he was a Torpedoman on a Nuclear Fast Attack Submarine. He continued his Naval service in the Navy Reserves and was activated for one year after the 9/11 terrorists attacks as a military Police Officer for the Pacific Missile Range in Kauai. During that time he was presented a Certificate of Commendation from Kauai Mayor Kusaka for saving a swimmer in distress. Jerry recently retired from the Navy Reserves after 20 years of service.

Jerry is doing his part for a number of associations; he was the Chairman for the ASIS local chapter and re-elected again this year, Treasurer for the Hawaii Visitor Industry Security Association (HVISA) since its inception in 1996, Vice President for the Contingency Planners of the Pacific, and of course a member of the Hawaii Joint Police Association. He was also Coalition Chairman for the Law Enforcement/Security Appreciation Luncheon.

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Deputy Chief Glen R. Kajiyama is the senior Deputy Chief of the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), which is comprised of 2,062 uniformed and 566 civilian positions. The HPD serves the City and County of Honolulu, which encompasses the entire island of Oahu and has a resident population of 900,700 plus approximately 6 million tourists annually.

A 27-year veteran of the department, Deputy Chief Kajiyama assists the Chief of Police in planning, organizing, staffing, directly, and controlling the personnel and resources of the department.

Deputy Chief Kajiyama is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associates. He was selected as the HPD's Employee of the Year in 1988 and 1989 and the City and County of Honolulu's Manager of the Year in 2000.

Deputy Chief Kajiyama has a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Chaminade University and a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology from Fresno State University. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Deputy Chief Kajiyama is married to Kim, his wife of 24 years, and is the father of twin daughters, Jennifer and Nicole.

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I recommend that Evelyn Keliihoomalu be elected to the Hall of Fame. She is a lifetime member of the HJPA and has held every office in the organization through President. Maybe she was never the Sergeant at Arms. But she was Pres; VP; Secretary; and Treasurer in the early days, especially in the 70s and 80s. Evelyn is a retired HPD Juvenile Officer and served in the days when women were not allowed to be full fledged police officers. She pioneered women in police work in Hawaii and her name is legendary (submitted by Don Devaney, PM Tripler Army Medical Center.)

Female officers have been part of the Honolulu Police department since 1932; their primary role was working with juveniles. The first woman hired as a police officer in the Honolulu Police Department was Officer Lei Ayau Hapai, appointed January 6, 1935 and Ms. Keliihoomalu was among the first and retired after 31 1/2 years of service.

A photo of some of the first police women in our department. They were police officers, but were not allowed to carry a gun or wear the uniform. seated: Sgt. Anne Carlisle, left to right: Officers Hoaliku Drake, Evalyn Keliihoomalu, Bertha Nahoopii, and Lucy Abreu.

Her community services included serving as Treasurer, Vice President and President of the Hawaii Joint Police Association; serving as Directory, Secretary, Treasurer, President and currently a Director of the Honolulu Police Old Timer's Association; served as Director on the Chaminade Alumni Board; Baptismal Instructor and Choir Member for St. Anthony's Church in Kailua.

Ms. Keliihoomalu has 5 children and was named the Honolulu Police Department Parent of the Year in 1983 and the State of Hawaii Mother of the Year in 1985.

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Randal K.O. Lee is a Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu, State of Hawaii. He is the supervisor and lead attorney of the white-collar fraud team. He has been a prosecutor since 1982 and has handled numerous felony trials involving murder, public corruption, robbery, theft and assaults. He is currently assigned to handle financial fraud and public corruption cases involving theft of funds over $100,000.00, racketeering, securities fraud, insurance fraud, computer fraud and money laundering.

Mr. Lee successfully prosecuted the largest internal theft of public funds in the history of the City and County of Honolulu in the $5.8 million theft case against City Housing Department head Michael Kahapea. He is currently the lead prosecutor in the campaign spending violations cases investigating the campaigns of Mayor Jeremy Harris, Governor Ben Cayetano, and other politicians and contributors.

Mr. Lee is on the faculty at the National Advocacy Center and is a regular presenter at the National White Collar Crime Center's annual Economic Crime Summit. He is a recognized expert on Identity Theft, Elder Abuse and Fraud Examination and speaks locally and nationally on these subjects.

He is a board member of the Hawaii AYSO, head coach for a Hawaii AYSO team, married and has two children.

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Lowrey Leong has been the Federal Security Director of the Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, for the Maui County Airports (Kahului, Lanai and Molokai) since July of 2002. He is responsible for protecting the Nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce with an emphasis on improving aviation and transportation security in the war on terrorism.

Coupled with the Airport's partnership approach and Mr. Leong's high caliber teamwork ethic, this has allowed Kahului Airport to be the first airport in the State of Hawaii to completely federalize passenger and baggage screening. Under his leadership, he encourages the screeners to provide world-class security and world-class customer service with the Aloha spirit to the traveling public.

In January 2002, Mr. Leong retired after 32 years of distinguished service with the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). His last assignment was as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the San Francisco Division. Other assignments in his DEA career include Senior Inspector in Charge, Office of Professional Responsibility/Internal Affairs (OPR), Los Angeles; Inspector/OPR and Staff Coordinator - Operations Division, DEA Headquarters, Washington, DC; Resident Agent in Charge, Honolulu Resident Office; Group Supervisor, New York Drug Enforcement Joint Task Force, and a Special Agent in the San Francisco Division and Honolulu Resident Office.

During his DEA career, Mr. Leong was involved in numerous major complex financial/conspiracy investigations with national and international ramifications that resulted in significant arrests and seizures i.e., Car Confiscation Program involving "crack (cocaine)" which resulted in the arrest of 520 defendants and seizure of 309 vehicles valued over one million dollars. As a result of the arrests, intelligence collected and evaluated resulted in the dismantling and prosecution of several significant "crack" organizations. He was also assigned to many Special Operations and Projects to include the Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program which provides funding of over 13 million dollars to state and local agencies in all 50 states that support the program.

He is a member of several professional organizations to include the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the International Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association and the Association of Former Federal Narcotics Agents.

Mr. Leong was born and raised in Hawaii and is a graduate of St. Louis High School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Administration of Criminal Justice, from San Jose State University, CA. He attended numerous managerial courses/seminars to include the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.

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Mr. Lopez graduated from Damien Memorial High School and received a Bachelor of Art's Degree in English Literature and has been with the State for 30 years. He worked his way up through the ranks from a Social Services Assistant in 1974 to the Deputy Director for Corrections in 2003.

Employment History:

1974 Social Services Assistant - Judiciary/Adult Probation
1977 Social Services Assistant - Governor's Office/Intake Service Center.
1980 Social Worker - Department of Social Services and Housing/Intake Service Center.
1982 Promoted to Social Worker V - Unit Chief
1987 Social Worker VI - Section Chief - Department of Corrections/Intake Service Center.
2001 Manager II - Branch Administrator - Department of Public Safety/Intake Service Center.
2003 Deputy Director for Corrections - Department of Public Safety

Frank has three kids. Two boys and a girl. One boy is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), one works with computers and the daughter is in graduate school. Frank's favorite pass time is fishing with his boys.

One of the things that Frank's been hoping for the last few years is a grandchild. I have it on first hand information that he even sent his son some car fresher that smelled like baby powder as a hint! hint! hint! for a grandchild. Well, it worked. He now has a one month old grandson!!!

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Dewey Mo`okini was born on December 25, 1895 in North Kohala, just 200 yards from the heiau building A.D. 480 by his ancestor, Kuamo`o Mo`okini. The heiau, dedicated to the god of war, Kukailimoku, was designated a US registered national historic landmark in 1963, the first in Hawaii. Dewey, one of eight boys, married Mailana Ah Moy and became the father to 5 sons and a daughter.

Dewey graduated from Lahainalua High School, Maui and attended the Federal Civil Defense Administration Staff College, Battle Creek, Michigan (1955); U of H seminar in mass feeding (1957). He served in the Honolulu Police Department from 1925 to 1964. He became a bicycle patrolman 1926-1927; Sergeant 1927-1933 (first to hold this rank), Lieutenant 1933-1934; Captain 1934-1947; and Assistant Chief 1947-1964 (first full-blooded Hawaiian to attain this rank.) He also served in the Hawaii National Guard 1913-1918 and was discharged a sergeant.

He was director of the Hawaiian Civic Club 1924-1944 (Scholarship Committee); a member of the State Committee on Children and Youth since 1965; and the Governor's Committee on Children and Youth 1970-1972. He was also a member of the Waikiki Improvement Club and the American Legion.

Dewey organized the Junior Police Officer (JPO) in 1927, as well as the first anti-delinquent youth group (known as the Police Activities League) in 1945. In 1958, he organized and directed the civil defense organization in the Police Department. He received the Camp Perry Award medals for pistol marksmanship. He received the HPD Meritorious Award for this service on December 7, 1941. Dewey was also instrumental in the introduction of the Metropolitan SWAT team.

A strange twist of fate bonded Chief Mo`okini to the police department. A luakini heiau in the ancient days was kapu in general to all except to persons of high rank (kings and ruling chiefs). When the people saw the polo`ulo`u (a sacred symbol), they prostrated themselves for they knew that the standards always preceded the kings and high chiefs. Dewey incorporated the same kapu sticks on the epaulets (since replaced), class rings and badge since they signified authority and power. The same kapu sticks were adopted in the reorganization of the Honolulu Police Department as their emblem. Not only did they serve his ancestors, but also today they serve the public and the HPD.

He retired in April 1964 and devoted the remaining years of his life as the Kahuna Nui and Kahu to the Mo`okini Luakini Heiau. He was a powerful, spiritual Kahuna Nui, the highest order of priesthood. Following his death, the role of Kahuna Nui was passed on to his daughter, Leimomi Mo`okini Lum.

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Leimomi Mookini Lum, kahuna nui of Mookini Heiau, stood at the heiau altar explaining ancient ways to schoolchildren.

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Born April 29, 1926 to Dewey Oliver Kuamoo Mookini and Maliana Ah Nee in Kohala, Hawaii, Ms. Lum attended the Sacred Hearts Convent, Sacred Hearts Academy and graduated from McKinley High School in 1945. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii, class of 1950 and her Police Administration from the University of Southern California in 1955. She received additional advanced training in psychology and social services from several other colleges and schools.

Momi became a police officer in December 1950, the first Police Women to become a member of the Honolulu Police Department. She served most of her 32 year police career with the Juvenile Crime Prevention Division, retiring in 1982, as a police investigator. In her career she served two years in the Vice Division and was in charge of the Missing Person Bureau for five years. She was instrumental in introducing such innovative police investigative aids in the pre-computer era, as the "Identi-Kit," which used overlays of facial features to derive composites of certain types of criminals.

In recognition of her outstanding record as a police officer, she was inducted into the "Hall of Fame of Police Officers" located at Port Charlotte, Florida, and entered in the "International Register of Profiles," and appeared in the "Worlds Who's Who of Women." Momi was also a charter member of both the "International Juvenile Police Officer's Association." A small arms expert, she was a NRA Police Master of Small Arms, Women's Pistol Champion in Hawaii from 1953-1968, and the first woman member of the HPD Pistol Team.

When State laws changed and authorized the Police Department to form a union, Momi through her aggressiveness, became the founder and organizer of the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO) (1968-1969) and served as President of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers from 1970-1971. She obtained the charter for the National Union of Police Officers, AFL/CIO, Hawaii Local 856 and served as its President from 1971-1976.

In additional to her Police career, Momi was a member of Pilots International (a woman's organization similar to Rotary), International 16, and the Chinese Women's Club. Momi also served as Girl Scout Leader from 1960-1976 and started the Hawaiiana Badge as well as initiating many other innovative projects for the Girl Scouts in Hawaii during that period. She was also one of the original founders of La Pietra, Hawaii School for Girls.

As the spouse of an Army Reservist she saw the need for developing a support network for the spouses and families of other Reservists. When her husband became the Adjutant General for Hawaii, she was instrumental in the development of the Hawaii National Guard Family Support Program, which became the model for the National Guard nationwide.

Momi's most significant contributions have been made, and are continuing to be made through her efforts to preserve and maintain the Mookini Heiau (Hawaiian Temple) in the Ahupuaa Puuepa, Kokoiki, North Kohala, on the island of Hawaii, the State first registered National Historic Landmark, recognized by the U. S. Department of the Interior in 1963. She is currently dedicated to the development of a cultural, educational museum complex in close proximity to the heiau, which will serve as an instrument of preserving and fostering the traditions and ideals of the religion and culture, which had made Hawaii great in the past and can serve as a model for present and future generations.

After rigorous training under close supervision, Momi was designated to the Kahuna Nui by her uncle, Helokekaneikawaihoolanaihauolakekuhaupionamakuaeluaihala Kuamoo O Mookini, who served Kahuna Nui until 1966. She succeeded her father, Dewey O Mookini, as Kahuna Nui in April 1977, thereby maintaining the bloodline of the Mookini family for more than 1500 years. In 1978 she became President of the Mookini Luakini Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Upon becoming Kahuna Nui, Momi lifted a kapu which enabled people to enter and leave the heiau without harm and now holds "Children's Day" annually where participants sample a day of life in ancient Hawaii by "walking in the footsteps of King Kamehameha."

She married Alexis T. Lum in August 1950, who is a retired Major General, former State of Hawaii Adjutant General and current Executive Assistant to U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye. They have three children and four grandchildren.

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Edwin Shimodo graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1962 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 1996 and a Master's in Sociology in 1975, from the University of Hawaii.

He was a member of the 29th Support Battalion, 29th Infantry Brigade, Hawaii Army National Guard in 1966.

In 1968 he was called to active duty with the 29th Infantry Brigade and served with the 54th Signal Battalion, Nha Trang, Vietnam and discharged from Active Duty in 1969.

1970 (to 1976) he became a Probation Officer, Judiciary, First Circuit Court, Adult Probation Division and continues to play soft ball once a week with the friends he made while working at the Judiciary.

He began his career in Corrections in 1976 as a Social Worker for Hawaii State Prison (now known as OCCC) and worked his way up to Warden. In 1977 He became a Support Service Administrator; 1980 Program Control Administrator; TA'd as Warden and succeeded in major "cleanup" for OCCC; in 1982 he became Warden .

He became the Community Correctional Centers Division Administrator in 1989 and in 1994 to present, the Institutions Division Administrator where he oversees eight correctional facilities. In 1995 he was detailed to WCCC where he succeeded in lifting a federal consent decree from WCCC.

Ed is married to a beautiful lady who works for the DOE. He has two sons: One is a chef at Outback Steak House in Hawaii Kai and the other is studying at Univ. of Southern Calif. to become a physical therapist.

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Education:

AS, Police Science, University of Hawai'i, HCC
BA, Psychology, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
MP A, Public Administration, University of Hawai'i at Manoa

Work Experience:

Donald Wong has had a long and illustrious career in the field of law enforcement, starting with his experience in the military, through his years with the Honolulu Police Department, and currently in his position as the Chief Special Agent of the Investigations Division of the Department of the Attorney General. He has garnered a wide variety of awards and accolades, which includes a silver medal for heroism from the Police Department, recognition as the "Top Cop" of 1996 by the law enforcement community, and an impressive number of letters of commendation for outstanding work in the field. Although his achievements as an individual law enforcement officer are remarkable, he has accomplished even more after becoming the Chief Special Agent of the Investigations Division.

When Chief Wong was first instated, the Division had a total of nine investigators. During his tenure as Chief, the Division's ranks have increased to 35 investigators. He had the foresight to assemble a team of skilled and experienced special agents capable of conducting a wide variety of investigations. He insisted on hiring individuals whose special training (in areas such as forensic accounting, high tech criminal investigations, environmental and biohazard investigations) would further enhance the overall capabilities of the Division. Under his leadership, the Division has developed into a complex organization that includes specialized units such as the newly formed Cold Case Squad and Environmental Crimes Unit, and is able to conduct investigations more efficiently and effectively. In addition to this, Chief Wong has helped develop a spirit of cooperation amongst Federal and State agencies as well as with County Police Departments, particularly through his efforts in coordinating the responsibilities of various agencies statewide in meeting challenges posed by the issue of Homeland Security.

Due to Chief Wong's abilities as a team builder and a leader, the Investigations Division has become a multifaceted unit possessing a depth of knowledge and experience that is invaluable to the Department, and has earned the title of "the go-to guys". This distinction reflects directly on the character and work ethic of Chief Wong, who has proven that he is dedicated to his profession and the pursuit of excellence.