HI SCR123

Urges the University of Hawaii to work with the Department of Public Safety and Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement to strengthen the school-to-career pipeline for public safety positions

Cites approximately 3,500 vacant positions across state departments as of February 27, 2019, with some departments at less than 75% staffing levels

Notes the Department of Public Safety has over 220 unfilled positions, most of which offer living wages and do not require a four-year degree

Identifies lack of student exposure to narcotics enforcement, sheriff work, corrections, and other public safety careers as a barrier to recruitment

Directs certified copies be sent to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents, University President, Director of Public Safety, Board of Land and Natural Resources, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement Chief