Hawai‘i Police Department Kona Community Policing Section to host first ‘Fill a Cruiser’ Back-to-School Supplies Drive

Hawai‘i Police Department Kona Community Policing Section is hosting its first “Fill a Cruiser” Back‑to‑School Supplies Drive this year.

The event — in partnership with Catholic Charities Kona Branch and Aloha Mauritius Achievement Programs — is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18 at the entrance/exit of Kona Walmart.

Catholic Charities Aloha Mauritius Achievement Programs work closely with West Hawai‘i schools and provide much‑needed support to disadvantaged families and keiki, ensuring all donated items are distributed to those most in need within the community.

A marked Hawai‘i Police Department sport utility vehicle will be stationed at Walmart. Community members are encouraged to donate any type of back‑to‑school supplies, including:

• Paper.
• Pencils and pens.
• Notebooks.
• Backpacks.
• Reusable water bottles.

All school supply donations will be accepted.

Hawai‘i Police Department officers will be on site to collect donations and load them into the police vehicle as part of the “Fill a Cruiser” effort. Officers will also be available to meet, greet and engage with community members.

The Kona Police Station, located at 74‑611 Hale Makai Place in Kailua‑Kona, is also accepting back‑to‑school supply donations prior to the event.

Visit the Hawai‘i Police Department website or contact Kona Community Policing Section Officer Dwayne Sluss at 808-326-4646, extension 3259, or via email at dwayne.sluss@hawaiipolice.gov for additional information.