Four Kaua‘i Police Department leaders receive much-deserved promotions

Kaua‘i Police Department recently hosted a promotion ceremony to honor the lifelong dedication of four department leaders.

Lieutenants Stacy Perreira and Lance Okasaki were promoted to captains, while Capts. Makana Rivera and Darren Rose each received the rank of assistant chief.

These four law enforcement professionals devoted their careers to serving the Kaua‘i community, becoming key leaders in the department’s growth and success.

Perreira began her career with Kaua‘i Police Department in 2000 as a domestic violence coordinator and later became a police officer in 2012.

With degrees in criminal justice and information technology, she has served in patrol, communications and administrative roles. Perreira now leads the department’s Crisis Negotiation Team, most recently serving as Kawaihau district commander.

Okasaki joined the department in 2012 and served as a lieutenant in every bureau within the department.

His well-rounded experience and commitment to the community prepared him to lead with a broad understanding of department operations. His most recent assignment was acting captain of the Support Services Bureau, a temporary leadership role he had prior to his official promotion.

Rivera began his Kaua‘i Police Department tenure in 2009. He has served in patrol, Vice, Property Crimes and Major Crimes, as well as had leadership roles including executive lieutenant.

He served most recently as acting assistant chief of the Support Services Bureau, temporarily fulfilling the duties of the position prior to his formal promotion.

Rose joined the department in 2000 and brings more than 20 years of experience in patrol, narcotics and investigations.

He has had key leadership roles throughout multiple divisions and is a recipient of numerous honors, including being named Kaua‘i Police Department Employee of the Year and Hawai‘i State Law Enforcement Officials Association Officer of the Year.

Rose’s most recent assignment was division captain of the Criminal Investigations Division.

The promotion ceremony was attended by fellow officers, community leaders and family members of each of the officers being honored.

Loved ones had the opportunity to pin the new badges on the promoted officers in a continuation of department tradition, symbolizing their official advancement and the support behind their service.

“For those who have worked with these individuals or know them personally, their promotions today come as no surprise. They are leaders with integrity, professionalism and heart,” said Kaua‘i Police Department Assistant Chief Kalani Ke in an announcement about the promotions. “To each of you being honored, thank you for setting the standard for excellence and inspiring those around you to do the same.”