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Police Officer Jessica Cook recognized as North Kohala Officer of the Quarter

Big Island Now·Oct 26, 2026 · 8:00 AM CT
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Hawaiʻi Police Department officer Jessica Cook was named North Kohala Officer of the Third Quarter for her DUI and traffic enforcement work and her mentoring of new recruits. During Hurricane Lala in August she helped clear Highways 250 and 270, and Capt. William Derr praised her willingness to support fellow officers.

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