#Law Enforcement

Hurricane Lala is impacting the state, with Hawaiʻi state agencies actively responding to the storm and supporting county emergency response efforts. State personnel and resources have been deployed across the islands to address current impacts and respond to changing conditions as the hurricane moves through the state.  “Hurricane Lala is now impacting our state, and the safety […]

Two Maui men were arrested on eight criminal counts for alleged involvement in labor trafficking and extortion, following the execution of search warrants at a Kīhei residence on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.

As ICE enforcement increases on Maui, Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green prepares to sign a slate of immigration-related bills on Tuesday that include limiting state and county law enforcement’s cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Hawaiʻi held its annual Law Enforcement Recognition ceremony on Thursday, June 25 to honor the dedicated individuals who have gone above and beyond in the fight against impaired driving.

Central Maui Rep. Tyson Miyake is tracking several key measures moving through the State Capitol, including expanded medical benefits for firefighters and new incentives to bolster affordable housing production statewide. As the Legislature moves past the crossover deadline, bills are now transitioning to their final committees in the opposite chamber for review. Among the high-priority […]

Chair Tarnas emphasized that the proposed legislation intends to protect constitutional rights and clarify state policies, while not interfering with the lawful responsibilities of federal authorities.

Maui police said they arrested an individual this week in connection to multiple home break-ins but provided few details, including the name of the suspect.

“These bills address some of the most urgent challenges we’re facing right now in our state,” said Elefante. “We’ve made real progress by passing key legislation on public health, safety in correctional facilities, funding for law enforcement, cracking down on illegal fireworks, improving fire prevention, and supporting our Department of Defense.” 

In response to a surge in thefts in fire-impacted areas, the County of Maui is taking action to enhance security. To address these concerns, the County will install security cameras in key, high-risk locations to deter criminal activity and support law enforcement efforts.  

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., announced the nomination of Major Mike Lambert, a distinguished veteran of the Honolulu Police Department, as the next Director of the State Department of Law Enforcement.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present new challenges for the State, the Hawaiʻi State Senate is focused on addressing these concerns and more in the upcoming legislative session.

President Trump is is issuing a new Executive Order today involving police reform. The order seeks to create a national database to track terminations, criminal convictions, and civil judgments against law enforcement officers for excessive use-of-force.

Recruitment begins today for Conservation and Resource Enforcement Officers.  The positions do not require any previous law enforcement experience

32 new deputies were added to the Sheriff Division during a ceremony today, including two who will be assigned to positions on Maui.

A survey conducted by the Hawaii Meth Project shows significant shifts in attitudes toward meth drug use.  According to the survey, 54% of Hawaii teens and 67% of young adults now see great risk in taking meth once or twice, up 10 points for each group from a year ago.  The Hawaii Meth Project this […]