Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR150

Introduced
3/11/22  
Refer
3/16/22  
Report Pass
4/1/22  

Caption

Requesting The Hawaii Police Department To Prioritize An Increased Police Presence In Ocean View And Collaborate With The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Locating A Police Substation In Hawaiian Ocean View Estates.

Impact

If enacted, SR150 would lead to a possible increase in police staffing and patrols in Ocean View, aimed at improving safety and reducing crime rates. Additionally, it would facilitate a feasibility study to determine the best location for a police substation to better serve the community. The result could potentially streamline police operations and enhance community policing efforts in a subdivision that has been overlooked historically regarding police patrolling and resources.

Summary

Senate Resolution 150 requests the Hawaii Police Department to prioritize an increased police presence in Ocean View, a rapidly growing community in Hawaii County, reflecting a rise in crime in the area. Residents have reported various concerns including illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, property crime, and issues with feral dogs. Due to the significant distance from existing police facilities, response times have become a pressing concern, making it imperative for the police to enhance their capacity in the region.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the ongoing debates about resource allocation within the Hawaii Police Department and the effectiveness of Zoom police presence. Some community members may question whether increasing police presence alone is sufficient to address deeper social issues, while others might argue that insufficient police response contributes to crime escalation. There may also be discussions surrounding budgeting and funding for the proposed changes stemming from the feasibility study.

Companion Bills

HI SCR157

Same As Requesting The Hawaii Police Department To Prioritize An Increased Police Presence In Ocean View And Collaborate With The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Locating A Police Substation In Hawaiian Ocean View Estates.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR16

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Police Substation In Mililani To Increase Police Presence In The Mililani Community.

HI HR6

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Police Substation In Mililani To Increase Police Presence In The Mililani Community.

HI HCR83

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration And Other Experts To Conduct A Study On The Population Status Of Coral Reef Herbivores Around The Island Of Oahu And Develop Effective Policies For Substantially Increasing Those Populations Within A Decade.

HI HR69

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration And Other Experts To Conduct A Study On The Population Status Of Coral Reef Herbivores Around The Island Of Oahu And Develop Effective Policies For Substantially Increasing Those Populations Within A Decade.

HI SCR122

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration And Other Experts To Conduct A Study On The Population Status Of Coral Reef Herbivores Around The Island Of Oahu And Develop Effective Policies For Substantially Increasing Those Populations Within A Decade.

HI SR104

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration And Other Experts To Conduct A Study On The Population Status Of Depleted Coral Reef Herbivores Around The Island Of Oahu And Develop Effective Alternative Policies For Substantially Replenishing Those Populations Within A Decade.

HI SR34

Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Establish A Working Group To Plan And Construct A Hawaii First Responders Memorial.

HI SR56

Requesting Businesses In Hawaii To Use Hawaiian Language And Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement Education Programs To Teach Employees Hawaiian And Hire Permanent Hawaiian Language Teachers.

HI HCR31

Urging The Honolulu Police Department To Increase Police Presence In Haleiwa To Match Police Presence In Waikiki.

HI HR20

Urging The Honolulu Police Department To Increase Police Presence In Haleiwa To Match Police Presence In Waikiki.

Similar Bills

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