HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Honolulu Police Department Officer Roxanne Montalbo, recognized for community policing work that has helped families, kupuna and people experiencing homelessness access shelter and support, has been named Hawaii’s first recipient of the U.S. Department of Justice Hometown Hero Award.
Montalbo was honored July 14 for professionalism, leadership and compassion through her work in community policing, youth mentorship and proactive problem-solving.
“I am very grateful to receive this prestigious award,” Montalbo said. She joined HPD in January 2020…