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The Department of Law Enforcement (LAW) plays a crucial role in promoting public safety and addressing various law enforcement challenges. While specific programs may vary by jurisdiction, the department typically engages in initiatives aimed at crime prevention, community outreach, and the enhancement of overall law enforcement effectiveness.

OʻAHU COMMUNITY GUN BUYBACK PROGRAM OFFERS GIFT CARDS FOR GUNS

In a pioneering move to enhance community safety and combat gun violence, the Department of Law Enforcement (LAW) and Department of Public Safety (PSD), in collaboration with key government agencies, recently spearheaded the state’s inaugural Oʻahu Gun Buyback Program. The event, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., aimed to encourage residents to voluntarily surrender unwanted firearms in exchange for gift cards, with no questions asked and no identification required.

TASK FORCE SUCCESSFULLY SEIZES OVER 187,000 POUNDS OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS

The Department of Law Enforcement (LAW) has announced yet another significant achievement in its ongoing efforts to combat the illegal fireworks trade. The Illegal Fireworks Task Force, comprised of state and federal agencies, has successfully intercepted and seized a total of 187,000 pounds of illegal fireworks in all separate operations as of today.

CELEBRATE SAFE COMMUNITIES

Our department has been invited again to the event at Pearl Ridge Center near TJ Maxx called, “Celebrate Safe Communities” sponsored by the US Attorney’s Office, the State AG’s Office the C&C Pros Office, Weed and Seed and HPD who for the second year (in recent years). Again, we have risen to the occasion and provided the community with information and lots of visual aids to educated them as to what we do for them and how we help keep Hawaii safe and happy!