Alberta Pukahi, captain of the University of Hawaiʻi at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹â€™s (DPS), recently passed away. Pukahi was known and loved by many at UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹, where she was the first female captain at DPS.

Pukahi, a Native Hawaiian who was born and raised on Oʻahu, began working at ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ in 1987 as a security officer. While working at ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹, Pukahi began actively pursuing her educational goals. In 2000, Pukahi earned her associate’s degree in Administration of Justice from Honolulu Community College, and in 2010, she earned a bachelor’s degree in public administration from ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ West Oʻahu. Throughout this time, she rose through the ranks at DPS, first being promoted to sergeant, and then to captain in 2012. In 2011, Pukahi was recognized by Top Cop Hawaiʻi for leading a special task force to prevent further burglaries at cash-handling locations on campus, and for working closely with the Women’s Center, judicial office and student affairs on sexual assault cases.

DPS Chief Andrew Black said, “Captain Alberta Pukahi loved the University of Hawaiʻi, those who worked for the university, its students, and the women and men who served with ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Department of Public Safety. She served with distinction and aloha, and she will be greatly missed.”

Sgt. Bridget Evangelista-Gouveia said, “Pukahi was a person dedicated to helping others and had made a big impact to those that looked to her for help and guidance. She was someone that improved the lives of many in her department as well as the community in which she served. She uplifted women and encouraged them to push forward and bring about change. She was quoted as saying, ‘It’s all about making a positive change on Campus.’ And that she did.”

Pukahi was an active member of several community organizations, including the National Coalition Building Institute, the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation, the ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ Commission on the Status of Women and the ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ Commission on the Status of LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex) Equality. She retired in 2023 after 36 years of service to ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹. Pukahi will be missed by her family, friends and colleagues.

Celebration of Alberta Pukahi’s Life will be held on Friday, July 12, at Mililani Mortuary–Makai Chapel. Visitation at 9 a.m. Services at 10 a.m. Urn burial at 11 a.m. (short walk from the chapel in Section E). Lunch will be served back at the chapel.

The 2023 Toys for Tots donation drive once again surpassed expectations as the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa community showed their holiday Aloha Spirit through donations and partnerships. The drive collected hundreds of toys for Hawaiʻi’s keiki in need, and showed that school pride is strong at ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ Mānoa.

¶«¾«Ó°Òµ Mānoa (DPS) has hosted the event annually since 2020. The collections occurred between November through early December. The success of the toy drive continues to grow each year, owing much of its success to many ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ departments and organizations that assist by collecting toys at their events.

The 2023 drive garnered many partnerships both on and off campus. The ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ Office of Alumni Relations partnered with DPS for their first ever young alumni mixer and toy drive event that collected more than 40 toys. ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ Athletics hosted a toy drive at their December 10 men’s basketball game against Hawaiʻi Pacific University, resulting in a large donation from ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ fans and community members.

Many ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ departments took advantage of the DPS toy pickup service, which allowed departments to host smaller collection sites within their department, which provided a convenient way for donors to make their contribution.

Sgt. Bryne Nagata, who has led the toy pickup service since 2020, said “This year’s Toys for Tots drive received the highest number of toy donations since DPS began our participation in 2020. It warms my heart to know that there are many students, employees, and community members willing to brighten a child’s holiday season. As the coordinator for DPS‘s Toys for Tots drive, I want to extend my deepest and heartfelt appreciation to everyone who donated a toy or contributed their time.”

At the end of the toy drive, DPS sorted through hundreds of toys and prepared them for loading into the donation truck. Students from the Hui Poʻokela chapter of the , a ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ Mānoa group that recognizes college students for their exemplary scholarship, leadership and service, donated their time to assist in sorting and packaging toys for final donation to Toys for Tots.

The University of Hawaiʻi at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ (DPS) recently achieved re-accreditation through the , Inc. (CALEA®) in July 2023. In 2019, DPS was the first college campus security agency to receive CALEA accreditation in the state, and just the second in the nation. Currently, DPS is also one of six nationwide agencies to receive the CALEA Campus Security Advanced Accreditation.

“Maintaining our CALEA accreditation is a testimonial to the professionalism that our officers and employees demonstrate at ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ on a daily basis,” said DPS Chief Andrew Black. “I am very proud of the women and men of DPS and their dedication to making the University of Hawaiʻi at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ a safe place to learn, work and visit.”

In order to achieve accredited status, DPS must comply with 293 standards and maintain continued compliance in order to keep their status. Accreditation lasts four years, during which time the agency must submit annual reports and participate in annual web-based assessments attesting continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited. At the end of the cycle, peer assessors conduct a site-based review which includes interviewing various students, faculty, staff and community members. Once the review is completed, DPS sends representatives to attend a public hearing before the commission and is awarded re-accreditation.

Community involvement

The CALEA accreditation process is an ongoing effort, and initially involved more than three years of policy development and training, to align the department with industry best practices. Over the past four years, DPS has focused on strengthening department operations and policies even more, in order to receive the Advanced Accreditation status. The program focuses on the safety and security of students and employees, and applies standards that require organizations to consider critical issues such as facility risks, regulatory reporting, technology-based security monitoring, preventative patrol and a host of other issues that provide comprehensive service delivery. These concepts center on the community-oriented policing model, which seeks to involve the community in crime prevention and education.

Community-oriented policing provides a framework in which public safety agencies and citizens can work in partnership to prevent and control challenges confronting our communities and provides clear direction about community expectations. Accreditation serves to give an agency a proven management system of written directives, sound training, clearly defined lines of authority, and routine reports that support decision-making and resource allocation.

“We appreciate the ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ community’s continued support in our efforts to ensure a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and visitors,” Black said.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (DPS) collected a record number of new toys donated by campus employees, students, and community members for the Toys for Tots drive this year.

Officers collected items throughout November and early December. This year’s drive marks DPS’ third year of collecting Toys for Tots at ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ Mānoa. During this year’s donation period, DPS collected hundreds of toys, filling nine large crates and making this their most successful drive to date.

“We are always grateful for the support shown by the community in collecting gifts during our Toys for Tots drive, and we truly appreciate everyone who donated,” said DPS Chief Andrew Black.

Toys were collected in a variety of ways this year. Some departments set up smaller donation centers and later brought their contributions to DPS. DPS also picked up donations from on-campus locations.

The high volume of donations shows that charity is alive and well at ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ Mānoa. DPS is grateful to all who contributed to this year’s toy drive.

The University of Hawaiʻi at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹â€™s (DPS) once again hosted a Toys for Tots collection site this year, garnering even more donations than its inaugural drive in 2020. In a massive show of aloha, DPS filled more than eight large boxes with donations, including 297 toys, 62 stocking stuffers and 23 books. These donations will serve to benefit keiki in our local community.

The donation drive was held in November through early December. DPS offered its popular contactless pickup option, in which donors could schedule a time for DPS to pick up donations on campus. Many departments held their own office wide mini collection sites, and then made their collective donations to DPS. This proved to be very successful and easier to donate, as individuals didn’t have to schedule their own delivery or pickup.

“We are once again so thankful for the University of Hawaiʻi at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ coming together with such an amazing display of charity for children in need. DPS and Toys for Tots would like to extend a huge mahalo to all who contributed,” said DPS Chief Andy Black.

“Mahalo to our ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ ʻohana for their generous spirit of aloha for our local keiki and families, and to our DPS staff for coordinating another successful toy drive,” added ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Provost Michael Bruno. “TheyÊ»ve brightened the holidays for many during this season of giving.”

Toys for Tots is a program run by the U.S. Marine Corps, who coordinated all collection sites on Oʻahu.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (DPS) is kicking off the school year with a variety of free online safety workshops to help students and employees stay safe on campus. These training sessions include Active Shooter Awareness and Response, Hurricane Preparedness, and Conflict Resolution and De-escalation training.

Training sessions

• Active Shooter Awareness and Response (75 min): Provides information on various active shooter scenarios, what you can do to keep yourself safe, and what to expect when police and DPS respond. This training uses concepts from the Department of Homeland Security’s Run-Hide-Fight program.
• Hurricane Preparedness (75 min): Learn about how to prepare for a hurricane in Hawaiʻi, including tips for preparing an emergency kit, what to do when a hurricane is approaching, and how to find a local shelter or shelter-in-place.
• Conflict Resolution and De-escalation (75 minutes): Learn about precipitating factors to conflict, signs of agitation, and discuss verbal and nonverbal de-escalation techniques. In addition, we discuss how to end the de-escalation process, and what to do when de-escalation isn’t possible. Recommended for faculty and staff.
• Safety and Wellness (1 hour): Learn about services offered by DPS, discuss safety tips for both on and off-campus, learn about common crime prevention measures that can be taken to increase safety on campus, and engage with DPS staff to have your safety questions answered.

To view dates and times, or register for a session, please visit the . All training sessions listed above are provided to any group by request. You can request a session through the Workshops and Training Sessions page.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) hosted its first-ever Toys for Tots collection site throughout November and early December to a massive show of aloha.

The response was overwhelming, and DPS announced that several hundred toys were donated by faculty, staff and students. The collection far surpassed expectations, as DPS leaders had been concerned that donations might be limited due to the challenges presented by COVID-19.

During this year’s collection, DPS offered a contactless pickup option, in which donors could schedule a time for DPS to pick up toy donations from the person’s on-campus office or building. This proved to be a popular option for those who weren’t able to drop off items in person. Some donors opted to order toys online and have them mailed directly to DPS. The university was able to fill more than seven large boxes with a variety of toys for children of all ages.

“The giving spirit is truly alive at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and DPS and Toys for Tots would like to extend a huge mahalo to all who contributed this year in making this holiday season brighter for children in need,” said DPS Chief Andy Black.

Toys for Tots is a program run by the U.S. Marine Corps, who coordinated all collection sites on Oʻahu.

Patrick Movery, sergeant of the University of Hawaiʻi at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹â€™s (DPS), recently passed away. Movery was well known and loved by many on the ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ campus during his decades of service. He will be missed for his smile, his friendship and his love for family and community.

Movery, who was originally from Jamaica, was a Marine Corps veteran with 29 years of service at ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹. In 2010, Movery was recognized by Top Cop Hawaiʻi for thwarting a series of bicycle and moped thefts throughout the campus, and for his leadership in first aid and CPR training on campus.

“Sgt. Movery left an indelible mark on this department, the university and individuals he came in contact with,” said DPS Chief Andrew Black. “He was a dedicated leader, mentor to young officers and served the university with aloha. He was beloved and will be sorely missed.”

When Movery was promoted to sergeant at DPS, he continued his leadership by mentoring new officers and managing the staff services section of the department.

Officer Bryne Nagata said, “When I joined the department in 2012, Patrick took me under his wing and trained me to be the best officer and man that I can be. He showed me how to do the job properly and professionally, and he also taught me how to be a better person. I’ll be forever grateful.”

With the unknown time frame of a memorial service due to COVID-19, DPS would like to offer an opportunity for the community to express condolences. All thoughts and memories of Movery can be sent to dpschief@hawaii.edu and will be shared with his family and friends.

To help students, faculty and staff prepare for the upcoming fall semester in the age of COVID-19, volunteers across several departments at the are assembling more than 25,000 COVID-CARE Kits with items to keep the ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ community safe, healthy and help them monitor themselves for any symptoms.

Dozens of physically-distanced volunteers in shifts of 14 are helping to assemble the kits in the ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ meeting and training room.

Each kit includes:

• A ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ pouch
• Two face masks, one with the “H” logo and another with the ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ logo
• One digital thermometer
• One bottle of hand sanitizer
• One package of hand wipes
• Information about signs and symptoms of COVID-19

More information to follow on how to get your COVID-CARE Kit.

has been recognized for its outstanding compliance with a law covering sexual assault, domestic violence and other crimes, earning the National Clery Compliance Program of the Year Award from the on July 24.

The Jeanne Clery Act is a complex and ever-evolving federal consumer protection law that aims to provide transparency around campus crime policy and statistics. This law requires institutions to maintain policies relating to the Violence Against Women Act, Drug Free Schools and Communities Act and Higher Education Opportunity Act.

To maintain current Clery Act compliance, ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ departments accurately report crime statistics and policy statements for inclusion in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, train certain students and employees as “campus security authorities,” and issue emergency and timely warning notifications. The ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ campus’ efforts have ensured the safety for all students, faculty, staff and visitors.

“This national recognition of our Department of Public Safety is a remarkable testament to the exemplary efforts and cooperative work of many to make ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ a safer place for learning,” said ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ President David Lassner. “Special thanks to Clery Compliance Officer Sarah Rice and Chief (Andrew) Black for working with the entire DPS team and the campus to focus on continuous improvement toward safety for all.”

Contributing ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ departments and programs include:

• (DPS)
• University Health Services ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• Office of Human Resources
• Academic departments

The Honolulu Forecast Office predicted a quieter 2020 hurricane season with two to six tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific region.

Forecasters predict this season will have a 75 percent chance of being a lower than normal season. The cyclones include tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes.

Hurricane season in Hawaiʻi occurs roughly between June 1 and November 30. Now is the time to prepare yourself and your loved ones for the possibility of storms affecting the islands.

If you would like to learn more about what you can do to prepare for a hurricane, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is offering via Zoom in June and July. Hosted by DPS Emergency Management Coordinator Jimmy Lagunero, the session covers:

• Hawaiʻi Watch and Warning systems
• Tips for preparing an emergency kit
• What to do when a hurricane is coming
• How to find a local hurricane shelter or shelter-in-place
• COVID-19 considerations and how they may affect hurricane preparation
• Resources and information about local and government agencies

This training is open to ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ employees and students from all 10 campuses. Space is limited, so those who are interested should sign up soon. Find more information about training workshops offered by .

More resources

The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency has pages with great tips and resources:

All members of the ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ community are urged to sign up for to receive emergency text alerts. If you have already signed up, log in to ensure that your contact information is up-to-date.

There is also the Pacific Disaster Center’s desktop version and app () with updated information. Notifications affecting ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ campuses will be posted on the emergency information webpage, as well as on social media:

• ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ emergency information website

Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers are being hailed heroes after resuscitating a 78-year-old woman at a ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ men’s volleyball game in early January. According to DPS, ushers at Stan Sheriff Center alerted officers that the victim collapsed. Officers Steve Miller and Bryne Nagata discovered the woman had no pulse and immediately began CPR. Shortly after, Officer Jann Dela Cruz administered an automated external defibrillator (AED) until paramedics and firefighters arrived.

“We are always prepared and ready for something like this,” said Officer Nagata. He has worked with DPS for six years and also serves as a certified First Aid/CPR/AED instructor at ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹.

“While we hope that we never have to use these skills, we have the training and experience to handle emergency incidents. This was a team effort, and I am thankful for all DPS and arena staff who supported our efforts that night,” Nagata said.

The woman has since been released from the hospital after being taken there in serious condition after the incident.

“The clear thinking of these security officers during this medical emergency, allowed them to put their training into action. Their efficient and timely response resulted in a life being saved. On behalf of the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services, we commend Officers Steve Miller, Bryne Nagata and Jann Dela Cruz for being the critical link in the chain of survival,” said a Honolulu Emergency Services Department spokeswoman.

¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ implemented AEDs on campus in 2011.

DPS offers First Aid/CPR/AED courses to students and employees. To learn more visit: .

Community Programs Manager Sarah Rice received the Law Enforcement and Security Coalition of Hawaii’s Elwood J. McGuire Award, recognizing her contributions to the at the University of Hawaiʻi at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹. The award is presented to an individual for outstanding service, support and assistance or activity that has benefited the fields of law enforcement, private security or criminal justice. The individual who receives this award must have made a significant contribution for a period of at least five years in the state of Hawaiʻi.

Rice has been with ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹â€™s DPS for five years. During this time, she developed a community policing plan to foster trust, align DPS policies with the community’s values, embrace technology, prioritize community engagement, invest in training and focus on the well-being of officers and the people they serve. The programs cultivated by Rice demonstrates the principles of community policing by strengthening community trust through active and inclusive community collaboration.

This summer, Rice collaborated with the university community to host ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹’s first ever full-scale active shooter training exercise. This involved the coordination of law enforcement efforts, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Honolulu Police Department and DPS and the recruitment and training of hundreds of role players from the university. Rice created a curriculum and trained several hundred university faculty, staff and students to respond to an active shooter.

For the past five years, Rice has led ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ through the Jeanne Clery Act reporting requirements. The Clery Act is a federal law that requires all colleges and universities to maintain and disclose policies and statistical information about crime committed on or near campus. Rice facilitated compliance with the demands of the Clery Act by publishing and distributing an officer guide book for quick reference. She is also the first person in the State of Hawaiʻi to earn a Clery compliance officer certification through the National Association of Clery Compliance Officer and Professionals.

In addition to the projects, Rice maintains her regular duties of strategic planning, grant administration, media coordination, emergency notifications and timely warnings and compiling the annual security report.

The is dedicated to ensuring the safety of everyone in our campus community. As part of that commitment, on-campus agencies have teamed up to produce a video educating students on the university’s many resources for reporting sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and other prohibited behaviors covered under Title IX and the Violence Against Women Act.

When an issue of sex/gender-based misconduct is reported, ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ has a responsibility to provide support and resources and to proceed in a way that seeks to honor the rights of the students affected by the report. The ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ , ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ , and collaborated on a video titled “Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence: What You Need to Know.”

The video features the different options available in the reporting process, resources available to responding parties, how each department will work on behalf of the student to meet their needs, and how the departments work together to ensure that the student receives all available resources and information.

“It is our hope that this video will help students understand the role of each department and how to navigate the reporting process in the way that fits their needs,” said Dee Uwono, ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Title IX director. “We believe that by clarifying the roles of each office, students will have the tools necessary to decide which resources to enlist if they or someone they know is a victim of sexual assault or intimate partner violence.”

University of Hawaiʻi at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ (DPS) Sarah Rice became the first person in the state to become certified through the National (NACCOP). Rice serves as the DPS community programs manager and Clery coordinator.

The Jeanne Clery Act, a consumer protection law that aims to provide transparency around campus crime policy and statistics, is a complex and ever-evolving federal law.

Clery Compliance Officer certification enhances an institution’s ability to manage Clery Act compliance, and ensures mastery of the essential skills to effectively lead the institution’s Clery Act compliance program.

“This is an outstanding achievement for Sarah and for this campus,” said DPS Chief Andrew Black. “To achieve certification Sarah completed a rigorous two-year training program. She has worked hard to ensure we are in compliance with federal regulations and that vital information is made available for the campus and community.”

The NACCOP Clery Compliance Officer Certification Program is designed to enrich the knowledge base of practitioners involved in Clery Act compliance activities by providing the industry’s premier professional development program and credential. NACCOP offers this educational opportunity in order to elevate and distinguish practitioners and institutions by creating excellence in the technical and systematic aspects of Clery Act, Higher Education Opportunity Act, and Violence Against Women Act compliance.

The University of Hawaiʻi at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ (DPS) received accreditation through the , Inc. (CALEA®) in May 2019. DPS is the first college campus security agency to receive CALEA accreditation in the state, and just the second campus in the nation to receive the CALEA Campus Security Accreditation.

“We have been working towards accreditation for several years, strengthening department policies and heightening our standards,” said Chief Andrew Black. “This has truly been a department-wide effort, and I am so proud of this department for achieving this standard of excellence within our industry.”

In order to achieve accredited status, DPS must comply with 293 standards, and maintain continued compliance in order to keep their status. Accreditation lasts four years, during which time the agency must submit annual reports and participate in annual web-based assessments attesting continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.

The CALEA accreditation process involved more than three years of policy development and training, to align the department with industry best practices. The program focuses on the safety and security of students and employees, and applies standards that require organizations to consider critical issues such as facility risks, regulatory reporting, technology-based security monitoring, preventative patrol and a host of other issues that provide comprehensive service delivery. These concepts are centered on the community-oriented policing model, which seeks to involve the community in crime prevention and education.

Community-oriented policing provides a framework in which public safety agencies and citizens can work together to prevent and control challenges confronting our communities, and provides clear direction about community expectations. Accreditation serves to give an agency a proven management system of written directives, sound training, clearly defined lines of authority and routine reports that support decision making and resource allocation.

A team of assessors for the , Inc. (CALEA®) will arrive on Tuesday, December 11 to examine all aspects of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa policies and procedures, management, operations and support services. Verification by the team that DPS meets the commission’s state-of-the-art standards is part of a voluntary process to gain accreditation—a highly prized recognition of public safety professional excellence. As part of the assessment, students, employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session on Tuesday, December 11 at 2 p.m. The session will be conducted at Hemenway Hall 211, on the ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ Mānoa campus.

If for some reason an individual cannot speak at the public information session but would still like to provide comments to the assessment team, he/she may do so by telephone. Students, employees and members of the public may call (808) 956-4361 on Tuesday, December 11 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Telephone comments as well as appearances at the public information session are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA Standards. A copy of the standards is available at ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ Mānoa Department of Public Safety. Please contact Daniel Tuttle at (808) 956-9802 for more information.

Persons wishing to offer written comments about ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ Mānoa Department of Public Safety’s ability to meet the standards for accreditation are requested to write: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc. (CALEA®), 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, Virginia 20155.

¶«¾«Ó°Òµ Mānoa DPS must comply with 293 standards in order to gain accredited status. Said Chief Andrew Black, “We have been working towards accreditation for several years, strengthening department policies and heightening our standards. This has truly been a department-wide effort and we are looking forward to achieving this standard of excellence within our industry.”

Accreditation lasts four years, during which the agency must submit annual reports and participate in annual remote web-based assessments attesting continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.

For more information regarding the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. please write the Commission at 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, Virginia 20155; or call (703) 352-4225 or email calea@calea.org.

About ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ Mānoa Department of Public Safety

¶«¾«Ó°Òµ Mānoa Department of Public Safety is a unit of Campus Services, under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Finance, and Operations. The department operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week, to patrol and respond to reports of crime or suspicious activity on ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ Mānoa’s campus. DPS also offers a variety of crime prevention and awareness programs, which are available through the department’s Community Policing Unit. Additional services include a campus safety escort service, emergency call boxes, emergency management and response and more. For information, please visit the .

Deanna Johnson has been named deputy chief of the University of Hawaiʻi at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ (DPS).

Johnson has more than 22 years of experience in law enforcement with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department in Arizona, working her way through the ranks from deputy sheriff to bureau chief.

Deputy Chief Johnson has experience in public information, human resources and emergency management. During her time with Pima County, Johnson supervised the Economic Crimes Section of Pima County’s Criminal Investigations Division, and Special Investigations Division, which was responsible for investigating narcotics trafficking.

As one of three bureau chiefs in the department, she worked directly for the elected sheriff and helped guide the agency through the first leadership transition in more than 30 years. Johnson retired from her position at Pima County in December 2017 and joined ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ in April 2018.

“We are excited to welcome Deputy Chief Johnson to our team,” ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Chief Andrew Black said. “This was a brand new position at DPS, and we are so very fortunate to have such an experienced leader to fill this role. We look forward to what the future holds for our department as we continue to serve our community with aloha.”

Although Johnson is new to Oʻahu, her parents lived in Hilo for more than 10 years and she developed a deep love for the state of Hawaiʻi through her many visits.

“When I had an opportunity to become a member of the ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Department of Public Safety, I was excited to transition into civilian life while still working in a familiar career field,” said Johnson.

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In addition to her 22 years in law enforcement, Johnson earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice at Northern Arizona University and her master’s in organizational management at University of Phoenix.

Andrew “Andy” Black has been named chief of the University of Hawaiʻi at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ . Black brings more than 30 years of public service experience, including four years as a state prosecutor and 27 years as a federal agent. He held supervisory positions within the (FBI) for 14 years, overseeing hundreds of employees and managing multimillion-dollar programs. Black also taught graduate level courses in criminal justice at Kaplan University for six years.

“It is a distinct honor to have the opportunity to serve as chief of the Department of Public Safety for the University of Hawaiʻi at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹,” said Black. “I am proud to be joining the dedicated women and men who protect this outstanding university. I look forward to continuing their tradition of providing a safe educational and welcoming environment for all who come to our campus.”

He began his career as an assistant state’s attorney in Chicago, Illinois, and was recruited to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation after assisting with a special investigation. Upon relocating to San Francisco, Black served as a legal instructor, cyber investigator, training coordinator, spokesperson and press liaison for the FBI. In recognition of his leadership skills, he was promoted to several managerial positions, including supervisory special agent in Washington, D.C., chief of the border corruption/crimes task force in San Diego, and assistant special agent in charge in Tucson. Throughout his career with the FBI, Black has focused on protecting civil liberties and safeguarding public integrity, as well as facilitating the personal and professional development of his employees and colleagues.

Black holds a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University and a juris doctorate from Valparaiso University School of Law in Indiana. He is a licensed member of the Illinois State Bar Association. Throughout his career with the FBI, he has won numerous awards, including the FBI Outstanding Field Supervisor Award (2008) and the Director of the FBI’s High Impact Leadership Award (2015 and 2017).

Said Campus Services Director , “We enthusiastically welcome Andy Black to the ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Department of Public Safety ’ohana. His impressive legal expertise, communication skills and dedication to public service make him an excellent fit for our unique campus environment. Andy’s outstanding leadership and team building abilities will allow him to guide DPS as it grows and changes in response to the needs of our university community.”

Black will assume the role of chief of the ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Department of Public Safety on October 9, 2017.

The is dedicated to providing and promoting a safe and secure campus, and serving the community with aloha. In 2017, two national safety organizations named ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ one of the top 100 safest campuses in the country.

As members of the ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ community, safety is shared responsibility. DPS is proud to announce the release of an informational video entitled, Safety at ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹. The video provides safety information and tips for students, staff, faculty and visitors. The campus community is encouraged to view the video to learn how they can protect themselves and their personal property on campus.

• Related: ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ earns top safety ranking by CollegeStats.org, May 4, 2017
  ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Guardian mobile app promotes campus safety, April 29, 2015

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