Honolulu Police Department
The Honolulu Police Commission has announced its choice for interim police chief upon Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard's last day on June 1.
Current assistant chief and 21-year veteran Rade Vanic will be interim police chief, the commission announced after a unanimous vote Wednesday.
“We are fortunate to have an experienced team of leaders in the Department. I look forward to working with the Police Commission and our officers to serve the public in the best way possible,” said Vanic, in a statement to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
Vanic has been a public face for the department at Police Commission and City Council meetings, the Honolulu Civil Beat reported.