HI SR81

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 on Oahu's North Shore.

Notes that more than half of Oahu's 6.5 million visitors visit the North Shore during their stay, making safety and crime prevention critical for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Cites increased crime rates in District 2 (which includes the North Shore), with index crimes rising from 2,023 to 2,055 per 100,000 residents between 2015 and 2016, burglary increasing from 320 to 359 reports, and auto theft rising from 284 to 324 reports.

Reports specific crime incidents including 33 reported incidents of burglary, motor vehicle theft, theft, and unauthorized vehicle entry in Sector 3 from January 29 through February 11, 2018, plus 304 reported crimes in January 2018 including 65 theft reports and 96 unauthorized vehicle entries.

References the December 2017 murder of an elementary school teacher on Ke Iki Road near Sunset Beach and calls for similar enforcement strategies as those implemented in Waikiki following late 2017 crimes.