Officer Suzanne O’s one-year anniversary sign waving events planned across Maui County

On Aug. 15, 2025, Maui Police Officer Suzanne O made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting the Maui community. Department officials say, although she is no longer with us, her legacy continues to inspire meaningful change.

The community is invited to join in department-led Officer Suzanne O Sign Waving events in honor of her memory and to encourage the passage of the Officer Suzanne O Bill during the upcoming legislative session.

This bill aims to make Hawaiʻi’s firearm laws stronger by:

• Making it a felony to possess or carry a firearm while under the influence of a controlled substance.
• Making it a felony to possess a firearm while subject to a protective or restraining order.

“These are common-sense public safety measures designed to hold dangerous offenders accountable, reduce gun violence, and better protect our communities,” department officials said.

Sign-waving events are planned from between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the following dates and locations:

• Aug. 10, 2026 – Lahaina – Honoapi’ilani Highway, fronting Lahaina Cannery Mall
• Aug. 11, 2026 – Molokaʻi – Ala Malama Avenue, north side of the police station
• Aug. 12, 2026 – Lānaʻi – Fronting Dole Park off Lānaʻi Avenue
• Aug. 13, 2026 – Hāna – Hāna Highway and Hauʻoli Road
• Aug. 14, 2026 – Kīhei – South Kīhei Road and Waimahaihai Street (Kīhei Fire Station)
• Aug. 15, 2026 – Wailuku Police Station

“Every show of support helps amplify an important message: Officer Suzanne O’s sacrifice will never be forgotten, and together we can help create a safer Hawaiʻi for everyone,” according to the announcement.

Those who plan to participate in the sign-waving events are encouraged to create and bring their own signs in support of the Suzanne O Bill.