#National Police Week

US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, memorialized Maui Police Officer Suzanne O, who was shot and killed by a ghost gun while on duty last year. At a full committee markup, Senator Hirono honored Officer O by highlighting her dedication to her community and sharing tributes from her fellow officers. 

In honor of National Police Week, a delegation of personnel from the Maui Police Department is attending the annual memorial events in Washington, D.C., including the addition of Officer Suzanne O to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, where her service and sacrifice will be formally honored alongside officers from across the nation.

This action aims to pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty while serving and protecting others.

Those honored included: Officer Harry Fung (1941), Officer Frank Kong (1952), Sgt William Roback Sr. (1958), Officer Gene Williams (1999), Officer Cerilo Agarano Jr. (1999), and Park Ranger Suzanne Roberts (2004).

By Wendy Osher Maui Police issued an estimated 350 speeding citations during a three-day enforcement effort on Maui roads this week.  On Tuesday and Wednesday, the effort was focused on major highways including Mokulele, Kuihelani, Hana and the Honoapiilani Highway.  Then on Thursday officers ventured into secondary roadways where complaints had surfaced from residents during […]

The Maui Police Department celebrates National Police Week from May 10 through May 14, 2010. A ceremony honoring five officers and one U.S. National Park Ranger killed in the line of duty will be held at the Wailuku Police Station on Monday morning. The five officers who will be honored are Officer Harry Fung (November […]