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HI SR205

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Fevella

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests each county police department in Hawaii to purchase and deploy explosion detection technology to locate and respond to explosions from illegal firearms and fireworks use.

  • Directs each county Chief of Police to ensure appropriate training is provided to officers on the use of explosion detection technology equipment.

  • Cites ShotSpotter as a leading product in this field, currently used by more than ninety cities nationwide, with capabilities to detect gunshots within forty seconds and improve response times.

  • Notes that explosion detection technology has been shown to increase gunshot reporting, decrease dispatch time, reduce victim transport time, and more accurately identify crime scene locations.

  • Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Mayor, County Council Chair, and Chief of Police of each county.

Legislative Description

Requesting Each County Police Department In The State To Purchase And Deploy Explosion Detection Technology To Locate And Respond To Explosions Caused By The Illegal Use Of Firearms And Fireworks.

Public Safety

Last Action

Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs3/12/2025

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