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HI HR44
Resolution
Status
3/6/2017
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Holt
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AI Summary
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Urges the Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu and Honolulu City Council to allocate more resources to the Honolulu Police Department for increased visible police presence and active patrols in Downtown and Chinatown areas.
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Documents 34 reported incidents of auto theft, robbery, motor vehicle theft, burglary, theft, and graffiti in Sector 1 (Downtown, Aala Park, and Chinatown) between January 24 and February 6, 2017.
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Identifies concerns about rising crime including drug dealing, illegal gambling, robbery, purse snatching, and assaults that are discouraging visitors and harming business owners.
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References a September 2016 shooting death of a woman in an illegal gaming room in Chinatown as evidence of severity of criminal activity in the area.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to the Mayor, Honolulu City Council Chair, Honolulu Police Chief, and Downtown-Chinatown Neighborhood Board Chair.
Legislative Description
Requesting An Increased Presence By The Honolulu Police Department In The Chinatown And Downtown Honolulu Areas.
Chinatown and Downtown Honolulu
Last Action
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/23/2017