KONA, Hawaii (Island News) — The Hawaii Police Department welcomed K-9 Trina, a three-year-old Labrador Retriever, to the department at a ceremony on Tuesday.
The ceremony for the new addition to the police department was held at the West Hawaii Civic Center in Kona on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Trina is paired with canine handler Officer Christopher Ross of the Area II Juvenile Aid Section, which tracks missing children and endangered adults island-wide.
The K-9 was born in Sweden and has received initial training at Ultimate K-9 in Westfield, Indiana. She and Officer Ross later completed 40 hours of training with retired Honolulu Police Department canine trainer Corporal Wayne Silva.
“We are deeply grateful to the Hawaii Island K-9 Association not only for helping bring K-9 Trina to our department, but also for their generous support in improving our Kona kennels,” said Police Chief Reed Mahuna. “Their commitment ensures our canine teams have the resources they need to safely and effectively serve our community…