In Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 1 of 40 PageID 10975 Saturday, August 17, 2019 Judge Michael Seabright, My Name is David Scheidt. I was born and raised in Waianae, Hawaii and my family and I own a company that provides medical supplies to the active duty and their dependents on a national basis. We have of?ces in Arizona, California and Hawaii. Louie Kealoha and I became friends through stand-up paddle sur?ng while he was still the chief of police. I was introduced to him by my best friend who was related to one of his of?cers. During his tenure as police chief I was invited to many police, city and state related functions and our friendship over time grew. When he decided it was time to retire, I started to fly home so we could surf prior to the start of the trial regarding the mailbox. I would consider myself one of Louie?s trusted friends and con?dant. Here are some issues we discussed: I can say with con?dence based on my relationship with Louie though he was the chief of police in public, in private his wife ruled the house, finances and any day to day decisions regarding their relationship and marriage. Prior to the trial, I heard Louie tell me he was very con?dent he and would win the federal mailbox trial since they just won the civil trial along with constant reminder that they had nothing to worry about. Once the affair came out in the newspapers, Louie explained and the fireman were old family friends and that she wanted the traveling points and would charge her card and take cash from him. Later, we were talking in the ocean and I could see the embarrassment on his face once the ?reman was indicted on lying to federal of?cers. I believe he truly had no idea. I remember him telling me how he was going to stand united with Kat and support her with everything he had. Everyone else has abandoned her but I love her, and I believe she is innocent. He was saying during the trial, his attorney scolded him because he was staring at the ceiling and not paying attention to the trial. It was at that time he realized he was screwed, and he told me he also realized he didn?t know the person he married, and he and his of?cers may be guilty of a cover up and will have to serve time. Prior to the trial, Louie in his heart truly believes he would not be where he was without the support and drive of his wife He told me I owe her everything, she motivated, pushed and supported me during my education and climb through the ranks of the HPD. Just recently Louie asked me how someone so fortunate to be the chief of police ended up here today and preparing for prison. Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 2 of 40 PageID 10976 August 19, 2019 Chiefiudge Michael Seabright United States District Court District of Hawaii 300 Ala Moana C338 Honolulu, HI 96850 Dear Judge Seabright, I?m writing to ask for your leniency in sentencing Louis Kealoha. I?ve known Louis for approximately 7 years. We met while surfing on weekends. I was a law enforcement officer with HPD for 16 years before taking a lateral transfer to DLNR where I served in the enforcement unit for 20 years. During my law enforcement career, I did not meet Louis, but many officers I knew spoke very highly of him. During the selection period for police chief, everyone wanted Louis to get the job. After he was chosen, he was very popular with the men because he was fair with everyone. Getting to know Louis over the last few yearswell liked. He is very down to earth, very humble and gets along well with pe0ple from all walks of life. The local surfers took to Louis and he to them. I truly believe in my heart that Louis did not know about his wife?s crimes. He is a good, loyal man who loves his daughter more than anything. I believe this is the reason for his silence and acceptance of blame for his wife?s actions. Although he has never said so, believe he is sacrificing himself so that in the end his daughter, an only child, will have a family to love. I believe that a good man like Louis Kealoha, who has given so much to his community, deserves leniency. Please give Louis another chance to show that he is the good man I know him to be. I know he won?t let you down. Sin erely, 13 equin (0 Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 3 of 40 PagelD 10977 Honorable Judge, I am writing on behalf of a dear friend of mine, Louis Kealoha, to give you information on his character for consideration regarding his sentencing. I?ve known Louis in a professional capacity as the Chief of Police of the Honolulu Police Department in 2010 which grew into a friendship until the day he retired. It is difficult for me to accept the guilty verdict that was rendered because the person I know had only one motivation when we worked together and that was to improve the police department. He endured a very dif?cult period when he was ?rst appointed because he was not part of the establishment. His years of service earned him the respect and credibility from the rank and file, the majority was very happy with the change in direction the department was taking as a result of his appointment. His appointment was not popular with the executive command at that time for two reasons, first because he was a Captain at the time he was appointed and the second because he didn?t run in the political circles of the previous administration. I witnessed first-hand the attempts made to undermine and discredit his leadership during the ?rst year he was appointed. These included hundreds of anonymous poison pen letters that were continually mailed in mass to the main station and disseminated internally with only one intention to discredit his leadership. have never seen this level of explicit attack on any Chief before him or after. As the Chief, Louis made many courageous decisions to improve the technology of the department and was willing to accept unconventional ideas to solve issues that needed resolution. He had three officer line of duty deaths during his administration, which was also unprecedented in the modern history of the HPD. He took the separate incidents personally and was deeply affected by the loss of the officer and the impact the deaths had on the families. Recently, with all the media coverage of the allegations prior to the conviction there were a lot of information revealed that was deeply disturbing and dif?cult to accept knowing the character of Louis. The information regarding the extramarital affair of his wife was one that was especially surprising to me and I?m sure hurtful to Louis. I realized I didn?t know his wife Kat as well as I thought, this information was shocking to me. Louis was very committed to his marriage and family. I reserve my judgment of Kat on her allegations, and I hope you would give Louis a separate consideration in determining his punishment. His role in all of this I believe is on a different level, I?m not absolving him of blame. I'm sure there were ways he could have made himself more aware of things and perhaps taken more proactive steps in resolving some of these serious issues his wife had involved him in. -, In closing, I know as the Chief he was not corrupt. I would have seen it. This doesn?t change the fact that he was convicted of a felony casting a different perspective on his character. Despite his conviction, I believe he is still a man of good character. He will do his time and I?m certain he will touch lives in a positive way as he touched mine. Much Aloha, AZrew Lum, HPD Major (Retired) Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 4 of 40 PageID 10978 William 5. Drew 129 North LaPeer Drive Los Angeles, California 90048 August 9, 2019 Federal Judge John Michael Seabright United States District Court District of Hawaii 300 Ala Moana Boulevard, 6-338 Honolulu, Hawaii 96850 Re: Louis Kealoha Dear Honorable Judge John Michael Seabright, We have known Louie for over twenty years. Louie has always been an upstanding pillar of the community, a leader and friend. He has always been there when you needed his help, advice, support, guidance and, especially, when you needed a friend, I remember one incident when a family needed a roof repaired due to heavy rain. Louie had just come off a double shift of duty and went right over to help repair the roof. He stayed until the job was finished late that afternoon. Most of all, Louie is a devoted and caring father and husband. Whenever possible he attended his daughter's high school volleyball games. We remember him cheering the loudest when his daughter made the winning point for her team. There are very few people I know who can be counted on to be there for you in time of need, and Louie is one of those very special gentlemen. Sincerely, William Drew Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 5 of 40 PageID 10979 Marie McCauley 521 Hahaione Street ft 10 Honolulu, Hawaii 96325 [808) 395-2053 mariemccauley95@gmail.com September 3, 2019 Rustam Barbee Attorney at Law Attn: Judge Michael Seabright 1188 Bishop Street 2606 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Dear Judge Sea bright, was asked to write a letter on behalf of Chief Louis Kealoha and, frankly, I find myself in a state of utter shock over what has occurred over the last few years, and especially these past few months. Chief Louis Kealoha has been a civil servant for 30 plus years. When he was appointed Chief, his stated goal was to have the lowest crime rate in the nation, but he also put an emphasis on traffic safety and lowering the traffic fatality rate in Hawaii. first met Chief Kealoha when I was promoted to serve as the Honolulu Police Department?s Deputy Chief, and worked with him for approximately five years. During the time that I worked with him, I knew him to be deeply concerned for the safety of his Officers and the safety of the community he served. He worked tirelessly, including nights and weekends, seeming to always put the department and community first. I honestly don't know what Chief Kealoha knew or didn't know about the events for which he stood trial. What I do know, however, is that he is a loving father to his daughter Kristina and that she needs his love and support now more than ever. Sincerely, - Marie McCauley Deputy Chief Retired Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 6 of 40 7/Qa?e?D Dear Judge Michael Seabright, 10980 I am writing a letter of support for Chief Louis Kealoha. I have known Chief Kealoha to have very high standards of morals and character, with unquestionable integrity, a remarkable career with the Honolulu Police Department, serving and protecting for over 33 years. Unfortunately, his standards came crashing down from the decision of the recent case. Like other spouses, he loved his wife so much and placed his total and complete trust in her to handle their daily affairs, financial decisions, and family matters. I'm sure there are other spouses who are in very similar situations/predicaments, however ignorant it may be. There really is no excuse but he is a very good and sincere man who unfortunately got blinded and caught up in his wife?s entanglements with the law. I thank you for your consideration of Chief Louis Kealoha. Karen Monday Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 7 of 40 PageID 10981 September 3, 2019 Honolulu Police Department?retired Specialized Services Division-SWAT Commander-Bomb Squad Honorable Judge John M. Seabright Federal Court ?District of Hawaii Character Reference-Louis Kealoha I have served with the Honolulu Police Department for 31 years. retired in March of 2013. During the course of being employed under many administrations, I worked with and later under the Command of then Chief Louis Kealoha. was able to witness firsthand the dedication he demonstrated while deploying our Police force while serving the community on a number of complexed and dangerous missions as well as numerous Law Enforcement operations. One such mission was the tragic and deadly Waipo fireworks explosion investigation which turned out to be a recovery mission from the onset. Chief Kealoha responded to the scene and vigorously supported the intense process Honolulu Police Department Bomb Technicians undertook while recovering deceased victims for family members awaiting word on their loved ones despite the scene being still in a volatile state and in the pouring rain. Chief Kealoha chose to leave the Incident Command Post to be among the police and fire rescue teams at ground zero and assisted in supporting the mission?s game plan. I will never forget the concern he displayed for all involved. In my 31 years of service I have never experienced a Police Chief respond to a scene and entrench himself with those Responders responsible for carrying out the mission. It is my understanding that prior to this situation Chief Kealoha endured an extended period of time in which someone perpetrated a number of malicious acts which targeted his home probably "connected to this situation. The culmination of all the ensuing circumstances complicated any sensible resolution. He should not be judged by this incident alone and consideration should be given for a career long on successful community minded accomplishments. Mahalo, J. Thomas Carreiro Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 8 of 40 PageID 10982 Michael Cusumano 300 North Beretania St Honolulu, Hi 96817 Date: September 04, 2019 To the Honorable Judge Seabright, I am Michael Cusumano, I retired from the Honolulu police department with 29 years of service in 2018. I?m writing this on behalf of Louis Kealoha. I have known Louie for close to 30 years, he was my very ?rst supervisor in the Honolulu police department. I was very young when I entered the department (20) and I worked for Louie for several years, during that time we became close friends. I learned and experienced a lot during my time working for him and that followed me through my whole career. It?s not a stretch biggest in?uences throughout my 29 year career in HPD. I know Louie to be good friend, loyal husband and a loving father to his daughter Kristina. I have not seen anything but the highest degree of integrity in his actions through the years and I personally have had no reason to question his character. While I worked for Louie, he was an outstanding leader that led from the front, he was sensitive to the needs of his subordinates, con?dent and steadfast when it was needed. Louie helped his subordinates better themselves, he would help set up study groups for promotional exams and would give promotional interview classes, he did everything he could to help us better ourselves and push us so we brought out the best of ourselves! I sincerely ask for your leniency in his sentencing! Sincerely, Michael Cusumano Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 9 of 40 PageID 10983 Via: Mr. Rustam Barbee, AAL 1188 Bishop Street #2606 Honolulu, HI 96813 09/14/2019 The Honorable Judge Michael Seabright, This letter is submitted for your consideration in the sentencing of Louis Kealoha. I am retired from the Honolulu Police Department having served from 1970 to 2002. During my time in the department I came to know Louis Kealoha. When we interacted he was always friendly, intelligent, professional and impressed me with his focus on his duties and desire to be of service. Years after I retired and Louis became Chief of Police a situation arouse that caused me to question the actions of two senior HPD commanders. When I brought the matter to the attention of then Chief Kealoha he immediately took action to require adherence to professional standards and in so doing demonstrated a personal standard re?ective of good character. Louis was ?rst appointed Chief of Police in 2009, successfully guiding the HPD through a dif?cult period in a manner that caused the Honolulu Police Commission to recognize his efforts through a second appointment to Chief of Police in 2014. In your sentencing determination please consider Louis Kealoha?s underlying qualities and many years of positive contributions and professional service to the community. Respectfu . 2;:va 9 ~205 Aukahi Pl Kapolei, HI 96707 808-722-531 1 Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 10 of 40 PageID #:10984 Paul Vargas 801 Beretania St Honolulu, Hi 96813 Date: September 11, 2019 To the Honorable Judge Michael Seabright, I am Paul Vargas, I am a Honolulu police sergeant with 32 years of service in 2019. I?m writing this on behalf of Louis Kealoha. I have known Louie for close to 30 years, he was my very ?rst supervisor in the Honolulu police department. I was very young when I entered the department (22) and I worked for Louie for several years, during that time we became close friends. Louie always pushed me to strive to be better, because of him I ?nished my college degree and am pursuing my master?s degree. Louie was one of my biggest in?uences during my career, he pushed me to take promotional exams and would help with study groups and promotional interviews. Louie is a good friend who takes care of his family, he was a great father to his daughter and a loyal husband. In my opinion Louie was an excellent leader who led from the front lines and if anyone needed anything he would go out of his way to help you. I sincerely ask for your leniency in his sentencing! Sincerely, IVargas . Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 11 of 40 PageID 10985 September 3, 2019 To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this letter in consideration and support of the character of Louie KEALOHA. I have known Louie KEALOHA as the Chief of Police since April 1, 2013. Louie KEALOHA has taught me the importance of Respect, Fairness, and Integrity. I remembered he asked the entire 174th recruit class what is the most important value for being a good Police Of?cer? Louie KEALOHA told us Fairness should be the most important thing because we have to let all the differences aside, not being judgmental, and truly treat our community like how we treat our own brothers and sister in the family by always giving people the bene?t of doubt or second chances. Louie famous advice for us was, ?happy wife, happier life?. True to the man, colleague, and leader I know. Louis KEALOHA has helped me truly with my career and my marriage if I didn?t take his advices to the heart. Thank you for your time and consideration. Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 12 of 40 PageID 10986 Kevan Stewart . US Air Force 360 Mamala Bay Dr. HI. 96853 September 17, 2019 Re: Louis M. Kealoha To: The Honorable Judge Michael Seabright I have had the pleasure of knowing Louis Kealoha through his cousin, Christine Akiona (my ?anc?e) for 14 years. I was surprised to hear about the charges brought before him as he has always been a caring, trustworthy, and family oriented person. It is for this reason that I am writing this letter for Louis Kealoha. I understand the seriousness of this matter, however, I hope that through this letter, the court will have a better understanding of the type of person Louis really is and in turn I hope that you will show leniency in your decision. As an active member of the military for over 20 years, I have spent a lot time around many different types of people, leaders, and personalities. When I ?rst met Louis, known to us as Mahina, I knew right away that he was a special person who was humble, honest, professional, inspirational, and most of all, passionate and caring for his family and friends. He has been instrumental to the success of my military career through his mentorship and countless hours of advice in leadership. In addition to being an all-around great person, he is an amazing father. His daughter, Kristina, is the absolute light of his life. Louis is the center piece of this family, the glue that binds us, without him in the life of his daughter and our lives, it will leave a serious void in our family that will never be ?lled unless he is here with us. It is my sincere hope that the court will take this letter into consideration at the time of sentencing. Despite the current case, I still believe Louis Kealoha to be an honorable and trustworthy part of this community and a vital part of our family. Sincerely, ?ex MS gt Kevan Stewart Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 13 of 40 PageID #:10987 Rualani Simpson 2 Ketchum Ct. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309)287-1131 FEDERAL JUDGE JOHN MICHAEL SEABRIGHT UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF HAWAII 300 ALA MOANA BLVD. C-338 HONOLULU, HI 96850 Dear Honorable Judge John Michael Seabright, Louis Kealoha is my brother in law and he has been married to my younger sister for the last twenty-three years. He has always been as a brother to me. Louis is a dedicated family man and family is very important to him. When he first married my sister I learned of his devotion to his own family. He had two special needs brothers that he helped his Mother with. Louis went to his Mother?s home daily to help with his older brothers till they were taken to a nursing home because of their continued medical issues. Once Randy and Vernan were in the nursing home, Louis took time to visit and check on his brothers making sure that they had everything that they needed. Louis was a dedicated police o?icer for over thirty years and loves the community that he served. Thru the years, I witnessed the many community activities and school events that he would attend and participate in. Louis is a devoted husband; he has been by my sister?s side during many dif?cult times, my sister Katherine was diagnosed with cancer. She had surgery and recovery was very painful, Louis was by her side and took great care of her, making sure she had the nutrition and medication needed to recover. During this time she needed many trips to the doctors and therapy which was a daily routine for them. Living in the Mainland I felt relived and blessed that she had a husband that took such good care of her during this di?icult time. Louis is a loving Father and provides for his Daughter so she is able to further her education at a prestige school which offers the program specializing in the ?eld that she is interested in, YU, gallatin school of Individualized study.? Louis was a self-educated man he paid for his own schooling thru his adult years, working hard and receiving a PHD in education. He knows how important a higher education is and made sure that his daughter had that opportunity. In the last few weeks I helped Louis take many of his own things to the homeless shelter to give to people in need. While at the Shelter he asked the sta?' if there was something he could help with. He is so very generous with his time, talents and treasures to help others. May our Compassionate Lord guide you in your decisions for my Brother in law, Thank you for your time, Rualani SI pson Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 14 of 40 PagelD 10988 September 3, 2019 Your Honorable Judge Michael Seabright, I am writing this letter in consideration and support of character for Louie Kealoha. I have known Louie for over 28 years. I came into the Honolulu Police Department in 1990 and met him in 1991 during my Field Training. Even through the years, our time in the department sent us in different directions; but our relationship has always remained the same. We grew to be more than just friends our strong bond became more like brothers. Louie was a well respected of?cer on the road. His dedication to the department was evident having one of the toughest beat to work in District 7, Palolo Housing. He kept that community safe until being promoted to Sergeant in District 6, Waikiki. Louie continued to strive while working. He sacri?ced a lot by taking online classes and earning a Bachelor?s Degree from Wayland Baptist Academy. He continued his education earning his Master?s Degree from Chaminade University and eventually earning a Doctoral Degree at the University of Southern California. He continued to the rank of Lieutenant and Captain before becoming the Chief of the Honolulu Police Department in 2009. What Louie has done for the community in over 30 plus years of service by far exceeds any wrong doings that may have come about. Louie earned the respect and position by what he has accomplished in this short time on earth. Louie was not only a well respected of?cer, he was also a great father to his only child, Kristina. Their love and bond for each other is like no other. To live without your father in this unforgiving world is unimaginable. I am humbly ask Your Honorable Judge with all due respect to please take all I have said into consideration and have a kind and loving heart during Louie's hearing on October 15, 2019. Louie?s philosophy was centered around the Hawaiian principals, Mahalo, Aloha, and Pono (MAP). Mahalo, to be always thankful for what you have. Aloha to love one another. And last Pono, always do the right thing. Because of his philosophy, I continue to live my life based around Mahalo, Aloha and Pono and I?m sure you do also. Thank you for your time and consideration. ergeant John Q. Esteban Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 15 of 40 PageID 10989 Christopher Casegrillo 1233 Gaviota Drive Laguna Beach, California 92651 (310) 709-7643 iPhone August 25. 2019 Honorable Judge Michael Seabright Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Federal Building and US Courthouse 300 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, Hawaii 96850 Dear Judge Seabright, I am writing to you on behalf of Louis M. Kealoha (hereinafter ?Louie") whom I have known since 1993. As a brief personal introduction, I am Christopher Casegrillo, a permanent California resident since 2002, a retired criminal investigator, having served with the State of Hawaii, Department of Public Safety, Narcotics Enforcement Division, and a retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, having served in both the active and reserve components. I am 61 years old and currently self-employed in a small business in Laguna Beach, California. Regarding the nature and extent of my contact with Louie, in 1993, we met by chance as graduate students in criminal justice administration at Chaminade University of Honolulu. I recall that, at that time, Louie was a 10 year veteran of the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), and was serving as a patrol sergeant in District 6 (D-6), Waikiki. As a couple of the older students in the class, Louie and I connected almost immediately and became friends. During one academic quarter, with a couple of other HPD of?cers and a military police of?cer from Scho?eld Barracks, we participated in a graduate student study group relative to the challenging subject of social research and statistics. This study group sometimes met at my home in Kailua and Louie came to know my partner, Lee, whom I married in 1994. Louie was our witness in a civil wedding ceremony. During this approximately 12-18 month period of graduate education, I saw Louie 2-3 times per week in classes or in a study group environment. At his invitation, I also accompanied him sporadically as an HPD ride-along during overnight (1st watch) shifts in Waikiki. I believe that we both received our Master of Science Degrees in Criminal Justice Administration in 1995. In 1996, Louie asked me and I agreed to be a groomsman in his wedding to Katherine Kealoha nee Puana. I knew Katherine super?cially via occasional contact at Chaminade University as she, too, was a graduate criminal justice student and a member of the National Honor society. During the period from about 1997 to 2002, as we were no longer in the graduate school environment, I had infrequent contact with Louie, approximately 2-3 times per year. This contact took place at the HPD police training academy in Waipahu when I was undergoing various Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 16 of 40 PageID 10990 tactical training relative to drug enforcement, traf?c stops, building clearing and the like. I recall that Louie was a Lieutenant responsible for training, instruction and counseling of police recruits. Our contact at the academy was social and brief. In 2002, Lee and I moved back to California and re-established permanent residency, however, during the period from about May 2008 until July 2010, I lived and worked in Hawaii temporarily to manage, repair and support our Kailua house given the 2008 economic downturn. During this period, I did not have any contact with Louie who by then was the Chief of HPD. Since 2002, my only contact with Louie consists of a couple of telephone calls in the past 24-36 months. Given my intentions, these were almost exclusively social calls with only passing, oblique referencefto the legal jeopardy he was facing and continues to face. I recall during one call he sought my referral to a local Honolulu private investigator. My knowledge of his legal circumstances is based on occasional, cursory reading of local Honolulu media reports. In 2017 or so, I ?rst became aware of federal prosecutors having been reassigned from the United States Attomey?s Of?ce in San Diego to Honolulu for the express purpose of investigating suspected criminal activity and public corruption involving Louie, his wife and others. Frankly, I was shocked and disheartened, to say the least. The scenarios being alleged or alluded to seemed surreal in light of my perspective of Louie. While I can not credibly speak to the character of Katherine Kealoha or others named in various completed or pending cases, feel that I do have a deep sense of Louie?s nature and character. Louie stands in contrast to the one or two dimensional characters re?ected in many stereotypes about law enforcement of?cers, alpha males, and predatory or grossly self-interested individuals. Having seen him in the classroom, as a peer, as a tactical supervisor of patrol of?cers in ?uid situations, as a friend or stranger to the young and old, have found him to be grounded and sensitive. Louie is reliable and trustworthy. He is intelligent, insightful and responsive rather than merely reactive. From the moment I met him, it was clear that he was quite committed to the learning process, near term and life long, both formally and informally. Never arrogant, he humbly shared with others and sought knowledge, insights and the pursuit of personal growth. I have known him to quickly assume responsibility for errors in behavior or judgement. In fact, like many of us, I would say that he is his own worst critic. I think that there are a couple of facets of Louie?s personality and character that seem rather salient in light of his ongoing circumstances. I do not say this as part and parcel of some effort to achieve absolution for him, but their relevance seems apparent. Louie is a person who seeks to please in many respects and is rather quick to trust others, particularly those close to him. While these traits have drawn admiration in some contexts, I sense that he has often made himself personally and professionally vulnerable as a result. I believe that these tendencies have played a role in the genesis and evolution of his life circumstances, both good and bad, over many years. Combining these traits of rapid trusting and pleasing, with his guilelessness and a likely failure to question or verify a particular task or issue, created a double-edged sword Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 17 of 40 PagelD #:10991 for him. I also believe that Louie, perhaps only in retrospect, is acutely aware of this pattern in his life. In the vernacular, Louie, in many consequential instances, has been a "soft touch". In summary, I am absolutely confident that Louie possesses deep and genuine contrition for the circumstances for which he is being held accountable. He is a man who will take ownership of many decisions and is not a self-pitying, denying, embittered character. That is simply not his true nature. In many ways, Louie is philosophical and keenly aware of the need to take responsibility, recognize the lessons to be learned, and move forward with personal integrity in a productive fashion for the remainder of his life. The seeking of personal growth has continuity in his life. As the time approaches for sentencing and the resolution of other legal matters, I believe that Louie will proceed with maturity, dignity and respect, both for the judicial system and for himself. Louie is a good human being who I believe will use his extensive education, experience, and hard-earned wisdom to redeem himself and be an asset to others. It is my hope that as justice is meted out, so will mercy. 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You must be very proud that your fellow of?cers have chosen you to represent them. My associates and I hope this will be but one of many recognitions you receive as a result of your National Academy training, and we wish you the best during the remainder of your stay at Quantico and in your career. Sincerely yours, Robert S. eller, Director I 908 - 2008 A Century ofFi'deir'gl. Bravery Imegrirv age 24 of 40 PaoeID FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE .. . . a i Issues this award thereby certifying that Louis Kealoha Honolulu Police Department has completed a general course of instruction afforded by the FBI National Academy United States Department of I ustice at Quantico in the State of Virginia for a period of ten weeks ending this the twelfth day of September in the year of our Lord two thousand and eight and by these presents is entitled to such professional standing as a law enforcement o?icer as may be properly accorded by reason of the completion of such course of instruction mane/5e may diam an; a?fomcy gene-ml, ?iuc?ot ?Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 25 Of'40' PageID - 10999 ASSOCIA I 0N 0F HA WAIIAN CIVIC CLUBS A RESOLUTION IO-ll CONGRATULATING LOUIS MAHINA KEALOHA FOR BEING SELECTED AS THE 10"" CHIEF OF POLICE FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU WHEREAS, Louis Mahina Kealoha born on October 11, 1960, to Louis Kiha Kealoha Beatrice Leilani (Peters) Kealoha and is third son of four boys, Vernon, Randy, Louis Andre; and WHEREAS, his earlier education began at St. Anthony?s School Kalihi, then to Cathedral Middle School in Nu?uanu, and ?nally graduated ?om Damien Memorial High School in the class of 1978; and WHEREAS, he went to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) training in Washington D.C., followed by enrollment at Leeward Community College; and WHEREAS, his tenacity for education showed through his perseverance that took him years to get a four-year degree from Wayland Baptist University and a Master Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Chaminade University of Honolulu and a Doctorate Degree in Education from University of Southern California; and WHEREAS, he applied for a position on the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) in 1983 and was accepted, and completed his police training at the Police Academy; and WHEREAS, a?er completing his police training his ?rst assignment was Patrol Division in Honolulu, and later served in Narcotics Division, Internal Affairs, and Training Division; and WHEREAS, prior to being selected as Chief Of Police he was the Executive Of?cer for the Juvenile Services Division; and WHEREAS, he is presently a Professor at Chaminade University of Honolulu teaching Criminal Justice Administration; and WHEREAS, he was the only applicant, out of six, that submitted a ?ve-year strategic plan; and WHEREAS, he is only the fourth Captain in HPD history to bypass the ranks of major and assistant chief on the way to being named the 10?1 Chief of Police; and WHEREAS, as Chief of Police he is a respected leader who has the support Of the rank and ?le; and Keauhou 2010 Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 26 of?40 PageID 11000 WHEREAS, he considers as one of the pillars of his administration and community policing; and WHEREAS, he leads one of the largest departments in the City and County of Honolulu employing 2,100 police of?cers and 550 support staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs at its 51St Convention at Keauhou, Hawai?i, this 13th day of November, 2010, that it congratulate Louis Mahina Kealoha on being selected as the 10'h Chief of Police for the City and County of Honolulu; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certi?ed COpies of this resolution be transmitted to Louis Mahina Kealoha, his mother Beatrice Kealoha, and brothers Vernon Kealoha, Randy Kealoha and Andre Peters, the Mayor of the City County of Honolulu and the members of the City onolulu Council. The undersigned hereby certi?es that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted on the 13?11 day of November, 2010, at the 51St Annual Convention of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs at Keauhou, Hawai?i. President Keauhou 2010 Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 27 of 40 PageID . 11001 HONOLULU POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION December 27, 2006 Captain Louis Kealoha Honolulu Police Department Criminal Investigation Division 801 South Beretania Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Dear Captain Kealoha: Congratulations! You have been elected to the Board of Directors of the Honolulu Police Relief Association (HPRA). Your term shall run from January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2009. Elections were held from December 11 to 15, 2006, and the following individuals received the most votes: ANCHETA, Raymond CARVALHO, Michael CLARK, WILLIAM GARCIA, Alexander KEALOHA, Louis SMITH, James, ?Kimo? The Board meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at 5 at the HPRA of?ce/store. You will be noti?ed by e-mail prior to each meeting. Thank you for volunteering to serve the HPRA membership. If you have any questions, please call Jamie or Jean at 942-3873. Sincerely, 11W . MICHAEL H. TAM HIRO President 1537 Young Street Suite 200 . Honolulu, Hawaii 96826 . (808)942-3873 . Fax (808)957-0440 Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 28 of 40 PageID 11002 POLICE DEPAR FMENI CITY ARMED 1333 80?? SOUTH STREET HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813 - AREA CODE (808} 529-3111 JEREMY HARRIS MAYOR LEE D. DONOHUE CHIEF GLEN R. KAJIYAHA PAUL D. PUTZULU DEPUTY CRIEFS our; REFERENCE CK-JDC October 29, 2003 Lieutenant Louis Kealoha Office of Accreditation Honolulu Police Department 801 South Beretania Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Dear Lieutenant Kealoha: On behalf of the Honolulu Police Department, I would like to express our sincere appreciation for your contribution in helping the HPD achieve national accreditation. During your special assignment as a member of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) Ad Hoe/Directives Committee, you assisted in creating a new directive system for the HPD in compliance with CALEA standards. The committee devised a numerical citation system for the department's directive system. All 222 existing policies were reviewed, updated, and reformatted. A 90-page topical directive index was devised to provide users with quick and easy access to information contained in the directive system. A mock assessment was also coordinated by a CALEA assessment team. which assisted in making the departmental changes necessary for compliance. As a result of the committee's efforts, our department achieved national accreditation on July 12, 2003. Out of the 57 major city police departments, the HPD was the 14th to become nationally accredited. Also, the HPD is 1 of only 615 accredited agencies among the more than 17,000 police departments in the United States. You have shown a high level of dedication and loyalty to our department during your assignment, and your initiative and determination speak highly of your strength of character. Mahalo and best wishes. Sincerely, 1M g??w Chief of Police .Mu ?2254 mm titan/2g will: Case Document 2 4? 0-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 29 of40 PageID EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS HONOLULU LINDA LINGLE GOVERNOR May 12, 2009 Louis M. Kealoha 1018 Kealaolu Ave. Honolulu, HI 96816 Dear Mr. Kealoha, It is a pleasure to inform you that the Senate of the Twenty-Fifth Legislature, Regular Session of 2009, approved your nomination to the Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances for a term to expire 6/30/2013. Congratulations on your con?rmation and thank you again for your service to the people of Hawai?i. For any questions, please contact the Boards and Commissions Of?ce at 586-0026. Sincerely, 2% Eric Caceres Barsatan Boards and Commissions Manager I . I 333;.- . -. 2' .2 ?12.15:" mwil?i?? #2222221 4' 'it?ii?' R?s 4 ?q?gf $313.2- I Wm?? 32? . - mama nun uo- In um- u-upm ?m MI. . I.-- ..nu CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION i. l? ?lowl- is presented to: Louis Kealoha if}: 651? I nun In For successful completion of a P.O.S.T. certi?ed 24 hour course entitled BASIC PEER SUPPORT COUNSELING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT Iu I?u?12' 2:32 11-16-94 Benner, Date Vicki Quinn, M.3&5nm' "ma-A 't-u fr?; . - .4 xx?; .. - - 25?: .32 4521,5135?. 55 3-. 3-. -..-L- .2 . {223$$31521'sz . 2-. 9.3251253gnu-.?332-5: . 1 22212. - a: Elia 3.2 1-1 . ?32233225 ?-32.1212 r- .. {oz-:2 . . I . . 1222 2 .2?2 - . . . . unu- IN 0 u? 3342.2 W?i Ealwm? 95'? . -. @34- git-5% . '21- ?R?l??lxh 2255 1. mum's :47 11004 1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 30 of 40 Case 1:17- Cl? 00582-JMS- WRP Document 920 PageID HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT Honolulu, Hawaii @ertifitate of merit AWARDED TO . l?ecognition of [whit-T. r-J ed to the Honolulu '3 iteutenant iaealnba I distinguished Police Departm I a" At Honolulu, Hawaii on the October day of Chief of Police .whnm .53' .uL-H'w ill-r . 13 ., 29th 03 Olg?l? dW/m 3 A. 3.31"- . . pl - 3. 1.4'19A.. Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 31 of 40 11005 PageID International Association of Chiefs of Police Center for Police Leadership Issues this award thereby certifying that Captain Louis Kealoha has successfully completed the curriculum Leadership in Police Organizations this 29th day of June 2007 Alexandria, Virginia IACP lixcculivc Director am Ki{.PageID Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 33 of 40 I A aims3-14.3.4 - marina elO I 6?005 {57/5 ?552,? #7 951/ Ma) Emma? 11/92%- ?at/manage 9y; pew 90.7% 9772/Wg%> 97/; gamma? may/mp 16 maW?mgy palm ammo/JM/? 925992479 27y0j273); 71; 527207 2422715267) o/W/Mvz% 4 ([03/77/21ng 111410an130 ALIS LLNDIWLLN Vd?l? Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 34 of 40 PageID 11008 . 2? 71THIS Is To CERTIFY THAT Louis Kealoha HAS COMPLETED TRAINING IN INSTRUCTOR DEVEL OPMENT TRAINING COURSE TOTAL HOURS At Honolulu. Hawaii on the day of September A, 96 dtmwawm CHIEF OF POLICE Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 35 of 40 PagelD 11009 UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE this certi?es that Louis M. Kealoha Chief Honolulu Police Department has attended the United States Secret Service Dignitary Protective Seminar 208?10 Held in Washington D. C., from November 15th to November 19th, 2010 1 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, .1. Honolulu Police Department In conjuc tion W5 . Jensen Learning 7' F- 12.35.92 J: . :5 ?155 . '4 Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 36 of 40 October; 1 998??! Hrs.) @5111 :0an Major Forrest R. Broome Dr. Rich Allen. Jensen Learning I-IPD - Training Division PagelD . a? :11!!qu mw' Vii/bi W69 mung ?rr 1's: Mr . mu? [mi-g} (m In; warm; m??Wg; gating? mu? ?mm mm 3.1(intimate of Merit This document is proof of the undersigned's superior training accomplishment. By attending the seminar The Basics of Writing Policies and Procedures AWARDING 0.6 CEUS the undersigned has completed six hours of intensive training and is entitled to all rights and privileges related to zvv? '?Tyl .- Tu my f-fu?? a aw or resulting from the completion of the a 9 aforementioned course. gignature of Seminar Participant Ra?lene Dietz 5 Brian D. Healy Director of Program Development President A National imam-E Sponsors ID Number 106606 THOMPSON Rec 6 CP?EISPEialized meletge Applicam 5W PADGETT- THOMPSON 11221 ROE AVENUE LEAWOOD, KS 66211 11-3412" ?#311012 AWARDS THIS CERTIFICATE . 0 Lieutenant Louis JCeafo?a For participatlon in the Leadership and Management Semlnar Conducted by the Maui Pollce Department and The FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Assoclatlon Wallea. Maul, Hawall - February 1 9-21 . 2003 Maui Police Department Executive Director, FBIILEEDA .u-u I. AWARDS THIS CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING TO Louis Xeabfia IN RECOGNITION OF SATISFACTORY PARTICIPATION IN THE COM COURSE OF INSTRUCTION ?ccrecfitation Manager Training PROVIDED AT THE CALEA CONFERENCE IN Detroit, Mic?igan ON july 2003 EXECUTIVE DIR .II. uu can In. mummyCase Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 39 of 40 11013 PageID Case Document 920-1 Filed 10/17/19 Page 40 of40 PageID . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33231.. .. 3 THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, INC. AWARDS THIS $3 CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING 35%? . ?Mm . T0 Louzs Keatb?a s33 a I IN RECOGNITION OF SATISFACTORY PARTICIPATION IN THE 3 COURSE OF INSTRUCTION 3 Introduction to . 3 PROVIDED AT THE CALEA CONFERENCE IN 35;- ?etroit, Mic?zyan ON My 2003 EXECUTIVE DIR OR TRAINING COORDINAT v-0. .. 1.. 1