Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR220

Introduced

3/7/25

Refer

3/12/25

Caption

Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu Police Department, And Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office To Collaborate With Local Businesses And Community Partners To Implement Safe And Sound Programs In Ewa Beach, Kapolei, And Waianae.

Impact

The Safe and Sound program has led to significant reductions in various crime rates in Waikiki, including a reported forty-eight percent decrease in drug and alcohol-related crimes, a nineteen percent decrease in robberies, a thirty percent drop in burglaries, and a twenty-two percent decrease in incidents of criminal property damage. The resolution implies that by implementing similar strategies in Ewa Beach, Kapolei, and Waianae, these neighborhoods might also experience comparable improvements in public safety.

Summary

SCR220 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution urging the Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, the Honolulu Police Department, and the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office to collaborate with local businesses and community partners to implement Safe and Sound programs in the areas of Ewa Beach, Kapolei, and Waianae. This initiative is modeled after a similar program that has successfully reduced crime in Waikiki since its inception in 2022, showcasing its potential efficacy in addressing crime in these West Oahu communities.

Contention

While the SCR220 does not seem to encounter overt opposition, discussions may arise regarding the allocation of resources and the effectiveness of crime prevention programs. Stakeholders might debate the adequacy of existing frameworks, the role of community involvement, and the potential need for additional funding or support for law enforcement to extend these programs beyond Waikiki. Furthermore, ensuring that the collaboration among various entities is coordinated effectively is key to the successful replication of the program’s benefits in the newly targeted areas.

Latest SCR220 Activity

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HI SR195

Same As Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu Police Department, And Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office To Collaborate With Local Businesses And Community Partners To Implement Safe And Sound Programs In Ewa Beach, Kapolei, And Waianae.

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