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BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Mayor Managing Director
COUNTY OF KAUA'I
KAUA`I POLICE DEPARTMENT
News Release
For Immediate Release: January 9, 2018
DARRYL PERRY, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
KPD holds ceremony for Junior Police Academy graduates
LIHU'E — Twelve students graduated from the Kauai Police Department's inaugural
Junior Police Academy class on Friday, Jan. 5, at a ceremony held in the Kauai Emergency
Management Agency's Emergency Operations Center.
"Investing in our youth today, means a brighter future for tomorrow," said Deputy Chief
Michael Contrades as he addressed the students on Friday. "To our graduates, we hope that
you enjoyed your time learning more about your Kauai Police Department. We strived to
provide you with an insight of police work to spark a deeper interest and understanding of those
who work in law enforcement. On behalf of Kauai Police Chief Darryl Perry, I commend you for
completing the 64-hour curriculum, and welcome you to our 'ohana."
The graduates, grades nine through 12, were honored with a lei and a certificate
marking their completion of the 8-day training program held from December 26, 2017 to January
5, 2018.
The following students graduated on Friday: William Andres, Ayden Bernardino, Jesse
Cardenas, Micah Guillermo, Jessica Herman, Bryan Ingeniero, Jack Machorek, Mandie Manuel,
Dylan Martin-Lazaro, Krystah Morita, Carla Mae Satumba, and Brant Tanaka.
KPD's Junior Police Academy is a new program under the Kaua'i Police Activities
League (K-PAL) designed to introduce students to police operations and law enforcement
functions through both classroom and field instruction. The curriculum includes instruction on
the criminal justice system, crime scene investigations, first aid CPR and AED, basic evidence
recovery, ocean safety techniques, active threat response, and more.
The program is free and serves as an introductory course to KPD's Explorer Program,
which provides young adults ages 14 through 20 an opportunity to explore a career in law
enforcement.
Additional sponsors and partners of the first Junior Police Academy class include the
Kauai Fire Department, KFD's Ocean Safety Bureau, YWCA, and Sone's Deli and Catering.
The next class for KPD's Junior Police Academy has not yet been scheduled, however
details will be announced as more information becomes available.
For more information on KPD's Junior Police Academy call Sgt. Lance Okasaki at 241-
1647.
Pictured from left to right: Sgt. Lance Okasaki, Bryan Ingeniero, Police Commission Chair
Mary K. Hertog, Mandie Manuel, Deputy Chief Michael Contrades, Jessica Herman, School
Resource Officer Morris Unutoa, Carla Mae Satumba, Micah Guillermo, School Resource
Officer Andrew Muraoka, William Andres, Jesse Cardenas, County Council Chair Mel Rapozo,
Brant Tanaka, Ayden Bernardino, Sgt. Anthony Morita, and Krystah Morita. Not shown are
graduates Dylan Martin-Lazaro and Jack Machorek who were unable to attend the ceremony.