HI SR94

University of Hawaii is urged to strengthen and enhance the school-to-career pipeline for public safety positions in conjunction with the Department of Public Safety and Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement

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

High school and college students lack exposure to narcotics enforcement, sheriffs, corrections, and other public safety career fields, remaining unaware of available opportunities

Course offerings introducing students to public safety careers may help reduce state job vacancies and increase employee retention rates

Certified copies of the resolution shall be transmitted to the Board of Regents Chairperson, University of Hawaii President, Public Safety Director, Board of Land and Natural Resources Chairperson, and Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement Chief