In a unanimous vote, the police commission today selected Captain Louis Kealoha as Honolulu's next police chief.

Kealoha was selected from a group of six finalists.
SHOPO president Tenari Ma'afala said, "We believe the right choice was made."
The police commission picked Kealoha after less than 30 minutes of discussion.
Kealoha said he is excited about the job.
“I bring a new vision, ability to bring people together,” Kealoha told reporters after the decision.
Police commission Chairwoman Christine Camp said Kealoha has the “support of the rank-and-file” and the ability to make tough decisions in the difficult fiscal climate.
“The chief is stepping into one of the most challenging times financially for this city,” Camp said.
Kealoha enters his new position amid questions about the selection process.
Two weeks ago, the commission named six finalists for police chief, even though a selection committee recommended only four candidates.
Two of the selection committee members then resigned in protest.
Earlier today, City Council members questioned Camp for about a hour. Four members said they had concerns about the process, and several suggested that it undergo reforms.
Kealoha has a doctorate in education from the University of Southern California .
Currently captain of HPD's Juvenile Services Division, his longest stop moving up the command chain was six years as a lieutenant in the Training Division.
Kealoha also received a master of science in criminal justice administration from Chaminade University and has dual bachelor's degrees from there, majoring in both human services and occupational education.
Since 1999, he has been an adjunct professor at Chaminade's Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.