HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR072018KPDholdspromotionsceremonyBERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.
Mayor
COUNTY OF KAUA'I
KAUA`I POLICE DEPARTMENT
News Release
For Immediate Release: July 20, 2018
WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Managing Director
DARRYL PERRY, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
KPD holds promotions ceremony
LIHU`E — The Kauai Police Department (KPD) held a ceremony Friday, July 13, in the
courtyard of Ka Hale Maka`i o Kaua`i, Police Headquarters, to honor the promotions of six
officers.
"It is with great honor and appreciation that we recognize these men who have dedicated
their lives to public service," stated Kauai Police Deputy Chief Michael Contrades.
"Congratulations on your well -deserved promotions, and thank you for your continued
commitment to protect and serve our community."
At Friday's ceremony, Roderick Green was promoted to the rank of Captain, Christopher
Calio and Scott Williamson were promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and Barry DeBlake, Aaron
Lester and Brian Silva were promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Their promotions and new
assignments took effect on Sunday, July 15.
The rigorous promotion process began several months ago, and required the officers to
pass a comprehensive written exam and an assessment process to test their knowledge and
suitability for the position.
"I am so thankful for these officers who continue to strive for excellence in their
commitment to public safety," stated Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. "They serve as role models for
their fellow officers and our keiki, and I am confident in their leadership ability to make Kauai a
better place to live."
Captain Roderick Green joined KPD in 2004, and has worked in the Patrol Services
Bureau, Office of the Chief of Police, and the Administrative and Technical Bureau. Prior to
joining KPD, he began his law enforcement career in Los Angeles where he worked for 11 years
in the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. He was also in the U.S. Marine Corps, and served in
Operation Desert Storm where he achieved the rank of corporal.
Lieutenant Christopher Calio joined KPD in 2004, and has worked in the Patrol Services
Bureau, Administrative and Technical Bureau, and the Investigative Services Bureau. He was a
member of the department's Special Response Team and is currently the SHOPO Kauai
Chapter chairperson. Before joining KPD, Calio was a police officer with the Honolulu Police
Department. He also served in three combat tours with the U.S. Army, before he retired at the
rank of master sergeant.
Lieutenant Scott Williamson joined KPD in 2008 and was first assigned to the Patrol
Services Bureau. In 2012, he was promoted to sergeant and was assigned to the Waimea
district. He later transferred to the Investigative Services Bureau where he investigated sex
assault crimes. Williamson also served in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard for 12
years. In 2015, he successfully completed his bachelor's degree in psychology.
Sergeant Barry DeBlake joined KPD in 2001 where he spent his career in the Patrol
Services Bureau and was the acting sergeant in the Waimea district. He has been a member of
KPD's Special Response Team for 11 years. In 1995, DeBlake served in the Hawaii Army
National Guard and served one tour in Iraq as the head sergeant for the Police Transition Team
where he was responsible for building and training the Iraq police in the town of Yathrib. He was
also a prison guard at Oahu and Maui community correctional centers, and a deputy sheriff with
the State of Hawaii.
Sergeant Aaron Lester joined KPD in 2012, and was assigned to the Patrol Services
Bureau. He is a member of the Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team, the Crisis Negotiations
Team, and is a field training officer. Lester also served in the U.S. Navy in 2004, and was
honorably discharged in 2009.
Sergeant Brian Silva joined KPD in 2001 where he has worked in the Patrol Services
Bureau and the Investigative Services Bureau. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps in
1996, and was honorably discharged in 2000.
From left to right: Capt. Roderick Green, Lt. Christopher Calio, Lt. Scott Williamson, Sgt. Barry
DeBlake, Sgt. Aaron Lester, and Sgt. Brian Silva.
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