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HI HB491
Bill
Status
6/16/2011
Primary Sponsor
Henry Aquino
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Public Safety to pursue and obtain accreditation for the sheriff division from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.
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Establishes that the sheriff division provides law enforcement services including patrols, surveillance, judicial protection, and execution of arrest warrants.
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References a 2009 management audit that found the sheriff division lacked adequate training and equipment, and recommended seeking accreditation to meet proper law enforcement standards.
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Notes that both Honolulu and Maui police departments are already accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.
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Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Department of Public Safety; Sheriff Division; Accreditation
Last Action
(S) Act 111, 6/14/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).
6/16/2011