HI SR150

Hawaiian Ocean View Estates is one of the fastest-growing subdivisions in the United States, with population growth corresponding to increased crime including illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, property crime, and feral dog attacks

The Hawaii Police Department currently operates a police office in Ocean View that cannot process or book arrestees, requiring transport over 14 miles to Nāālehu substation and then to Hilo or Kona stations, causing lengthy response times

The Hawaii Police Department is requested to increase police staffing and patrols in Ocean View, assess capital improvement project needs, and submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by 20 days before the 2023 Regular Session

The Department of Accounting and General Services, in collaboration with the Hawaii Police Department, is requested to conduct a feasibility study on locating a police substation on State land to service Ocean View and submit findings by 20 days before the 2023 Regular Session

Certified copies of the resolution are to be transmitted to the Comptroller, Office of the Mayor of Hawaii County, and Chief of the Hawaii Police Department