Thirteen police recruits became solo officers following the Hawai’i County Police Department’s 100th Police Recruit Class ceremony on Friday.

The 100th Police Recruit Class began their training on April 1, 2024. After completing six months of academic training, the class moved on to four months of field training under the guidance of veteran officers. With recruit training complete, they will now move forward to solo assignment in the South Hilo, Puna, and Kona districts.

Special recognition was given to those recruits who achieved outstanding performance during the course of academic training. The Academic Award was given to Officer Sarha Reich who attained the highest grade-point average on weekly and certification examinations.

The Firearms Award was awarded to Officer Jaime Chavez-Segura who showed the highest rating in performance.

Officer Ikona Rapoza was awarded the Physical Fitness award for excelling and maintaining his level of physical conditioning throughout academic training.

Officer John Allan Antonio was awarded the Most Outstanding Recruit award for performing in the upper 10 percent of the class academically and physically, including his performance in the various arts.

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