In 1932, a few months following the official formation of the Honolulu Police Department, a group of dedicated officers realized the critical need to secure some form of life insurance to provide financial support for the families in the event of an untimely death.

HPD officers William Hoopai, En You Kau, George M. Farr, J.N. McIntosh, and Hans K. Kashiwabara worked together to submit an application to the Office of the Treasurer, Territory of Hawaii, for a Charter of Incorporation to form the Honolulu Police Relief Association (HPRA).  On October 11, 1932 their hard work was approved and it became official.

This was 94 years ago!  The foresight, hard work, dedication and perseverance displayed by those pioneers resulted in the formation of an entity that would provide affordable life insurance to our officers (and later civilian employees) throughout the years.

In addition to up to $320,000 coverage of life insurance for members at a special group rate, HPRA also provides a $500 death benefit ($1,000 for a Line of Duty death), a wreath for a member’s funeral service, $50 check in lieu of flowers for death in family, and gift basket distributions for hospitalized members and birth of a child. We also continue presenting the Top Shooter award at each recruit class graduation, a tradition for over 50 years.

Currently, HPRA works with our partners, the Hawaii Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union, the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers, and the Honolulu Police Department, to produce an annual HPD Retirees and Ohana Reunion dinner that honors the previous year’s sworn and civilian retires.

The Directors of the current HPRA Board, along with member volunteers, continue working to perpetuate the foundation that was set by our predecessors by providing support to our members and fostering the spirit of our HPD `ohana.

Aloha,
Robert Imoto, President, HPRA

The HPRA is not a dues driven organization. Our members do not pay to belong to the HPRA. Funds to support our mission are realized through the sale of HPD logo items.

We invite you to browse through our inventory online or in person at our store. All proceeds from your purchase provide benefits to our members. Please support our Honolulu Police Department employees by making a purchase today!

Robert “Bobby” Imoto was elected as an HPRA Director in 1990 and has served as President for the past 16 years.  He is a 38-year veteran of the Honolulu Police Department, retiring as a Captain after spending time in Patrol, Traffic Enforcement, Training, Community Policing, Community Affairs, and the Office of the Chief.

Bobby had the honor of being the supervisor for seven recruit classes spanning from 1986 to 1998 and created the department’s Maka`i Video Production section.  He also served as the department’s first “aide de camp” under former Police Chief Boisse Correa.

For the past 15 years he has been the Director of Safety & Security at the Moana Surfrider hotel - Kyo-ya Hotels and Resorts Hawaii.

His continued involvement in the HPRA is fueled by his desire to perpetuate the vision of its founders when they created the organization in 1932 through its mission of supporting the employees and retirees of the Honolulu Police Department.

Robert Cravalho joined the Honolulu Police Department in 1981 and served in various assignments, including the patrol districts and CID.

Robert holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

Robert is also a Professionally Certified Investigator (PCI) with ASIS International and the owner and managing agent of Hawaiian Island Investigations, LLC, a licensed and bonded private investigation firm in the State of Hawaiʻi.

Throughout his career, Robert has remained committed to public service, leadership, and supporting the men and women of law enforcement. He believes his service to the Honolulu Police Relief Association provides him with a meaningful opportunity to support HPD’s sworn and civilian employees, retirees, and their families.

Bradon Ogata joined the Honolulu Police Department in 2000 and has been assigned to the Central Receiving Division, Training Division, Office of Accreditation, Districts 1, 6 & 7, the Human Resources Division, the Criminal Investigation Division, Major Events Division, the Legislative Liaison Office and the Communications Division.  He is currently a major serving in the police department’s Communications Division.

Bradon has a master’s degree in law enforcement and public safety leadership from the University of San Diego and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

He enjoys spending time with family and appreciates any opportunity to help others. HPRA has supported members and their families for many years, and he feels fortunate to be part of that continued effort.

James “Kimo” Smith, is a veteran with the Honolulu Police Department for over 40 years, joining in 1984 and spending much of his career assigned to Districts 1 and 4 Crime Reduction Units. He retired in 2020 and joined the ranks of the Reserve Officer program.

For 35 years, he held many positions on the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO) Board of Directors (lastly as the Treasurer) and between 2022 and 2024 its General Manager directing statewide administrative operations and fiduciary responsibility training.

He is a current a member of the 200 Club of Honolulu and a director with the Honolulu Police Learning Center.

He has an Associate of Police Science Degree from Honolulu Community College and many other law enforcement related certifications.

In 2007, Kimo was elected to the HPRA Board and continues to serve as the organization’s Treasurer. He lives by the motto of “Being the Police Officers’, Police Officer”.

William Clark served with HPD for 34 years, retiring as Deputy Chief. In 1993, he was named as the City and County of Honolulu's Manager of the Year for his pioneering efforts in community policing.

Bill has always been an active volunteer and service provider for various community and educational agencies. He currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Board of Water Supply, and is honored to be a Board member of the Honolulu Police Relief Association (HPPA) which allows him to serve and keep in touch with the HPD Ohana. Bill served as the Chair of the Aiea Neighborhood Board for 23 years and stepped down in 2021 after serving a total of 30 years. He taught business management for 32 years as an adjunct faculty member at both Chaminade University and UH-Leeward Community College; is a volunteer with Hawaii's Meals on Wheels; and responds to questions from the community as a Certified Master Gardener with the University of Hawaii's Urban Garden.

Bill graduated from Chaminade University of Honolulu with a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Business Administration. He lives in Aiea with his wife Joanne. Together they have a blended family of seven children and 13 grandchildren.

Glen Luecke retired in July 2020 with 25 years of service with the Honolulu Police Department, retiring as a Detective after spending time in Patrol, Bicycle Detail, Community Policing, Emergency Management Command, Office of the Chief, Community Affairs and Human Resources.

With an interest in graphics, he continues to volunteer his time and talents to HPD-related events.

Gregory Timme is currently a Patrol Lieutenant for the Honolulu Police Department serving in District 5 since July of 2025. He joined the department in 2007 and since then had the honor of serving in several different areas.

These areas include: Patrol, CID, Narcotics-Vice, ACS and of course, Patrol again. Gregory has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a double major in Homeland Security and Crisis Management. He is especially proud of this as he was able to complete his degree while being assigned to District 2, Third Watch (Patrol). His degree is from AIU.

Prior to being with the department, Gregory was an Active Duty Navy Corpsman with the Marines and fought in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Gregory would love the chance to serve on the board of the HPRA as he believes in its mission.

Joseph “Jay” Trinidad joined the Honolulu Police Department in 1990 and currently serves as a Major in the Central Receiving Division. His previous assignments include District 7 (East Honolulu), District 8 (Wai‘anae/Kapolei/‘Ewa), District 5 (Kalihi), and the Narcotics/Vice Division.

Following high school, Major Trinidad enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve, beginning his service as an Infantryman with the storied 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment. After earning his commission as a Second Lieutenant, he held a variety of leadership roles, including service with the 445th Civil Affairs Battalion during a combat deployment to Iraq. He retired after 35 years of military service at the rank of Colonel.

Major Trinidad holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Hawai‘i and a Master of Arts in Emergency Management and Homeland Security from Arizona State University.

He is married to Jennifer M. Guerrero, R.N., an Army Reserve Master Sergeant. They have two children, Jenay and Joseph Jr.