H.B. 833 Summary

• Authorizes county police departments to establish units of commissioned volunteer enforcement officers within their traffic divisions.

• Volunteer officers are authorized to confiscate disability parking permits, access private property during business hours to enforce parking regulations, issue citations for expired vehicle registrations and safety decals, assist with derelict vehicle enforcement, and perform other duties assigned by the chief of police.

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, county residents at least 21 years old, possess a valid Hawaii driver's license, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, complete an application, pass a background investigation, physical examination, and oral interview.

• Commissioned volunteer officers must work a minimum of 20 hours per month and comply with all police department standards of conduct, directives, and policies while on and off duty.

• The county chief of police maintains full authority and control over all commissioned volunteer enforcement officers.