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Hawai‘i Police Department’s CALEA accreditation renewed
Of the roughly 18,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States, only about 793 are CALEA accredited.
UPDATE: Missing Hawai’i Island teen found in Mountain View Sunday
Hawai’i Island Police said 13-year-old Shaniah Davidson was found in good health.
Fentanyl crisis continues on Big Island; more funding needed for prevention
Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force says having more funding would help address the issue of prevention and addiction on Hawai’i Island.
Police seeking runaway Tristen Denis-Silva
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Tristen Denis-Silva who was last seen in the Eden Roc Estates Subdivision in Mountain View on Saturday.
UPDATE: Hawaiʻi Island police arrest suspect in fatal traffic incident involving 88-year-old in Captain Cook
Police say Theodor Lai, Sr., 88, of Hōnaunau was possibly ran over by an unknown white pick up truck at the 82-6000 block of Māmalahoa Highway on Sunday.
HPD Officer Honored For Bravery After Being Shot at by Suspect
For his bravery and valor in the line of duty, Officer Benjamin Nishimoto, a 13-year veteran of the Hawai‘i Police Department, was recognized by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i as Officer of the Month.
Kealakehe High School Target of Rash of Burglaries Last School Year
So far, police have made one arrest in connection to the crimes.
Big Island Man Faces Several Charges in Connection to Vehicle Theft
An Ocean View man is facing several charges stemming from an alleged vehicle theft.
HPD Detective Honored With Haweo Award
Described as a compassionate leader who works tirelessly to protect the community, Detective Kagimoto has served Hawai‘i Police Department for 17 years.
Grab Coffee With a Cop in Kona at Two Events in July
Two “Coffee With a Cop” events are scheduled for Kailua-Kona in July.
HPD Renews Request For Help Finding 3 Runaway Teenagers
Police ask anyone with information on the whereabouts of any of the runaways to contact the department immediately.
Suspect Arrested Following Robbery at Hilo ATM
A Puna woman has been arrested following a robbery at a Big Island ATM.
Man Rescued After Car Crashes Into Hilo Harbor
Big Island Police on Wednesday rescued a man from the waters of Hilo Harbor.
Suspect in Hilo Shooting Had History of Assault and Abuse, Used ‘Ghost Gun’ to Fire 30 Rounds at Police
All four officers were wearing body cameras, the footage from which could be made public as early as Tuesday.
Motorcycle Taken From Kona Target Parking Lot
The Hawai´i County Police Department on Monday asked for public assistance to solve a motorcycle theft.
HPD Identifies Potential Drowning Victim
Big Island authorities are looking into what may have been a drowning in South Kohala on Sunday, June 13.
HPD Officer of the Month
Exemplifying positive and “out of the box” thinking in his role as a School Resource Officer, Officer Blake Ragocos was recently honored by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i as Officer of the Month for February 2021.
HPD Arrests Volcano Man on Gun, Theft, Drug Charges
Edwin W. Lively is in police custody and facing several charges.
Oregon Woman Reported Missing on Big Island
Big Island authorities are searching for a missing woman from out of state.
HPD Performance Survey Offered to Public Through April
Members of the Big Island community are being asked to provide feedback on police performance across the county.