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Big Island Youth Encouraged to Enter 2025 Youth Media Challenge!

Do you know a young Big Island digital or media creator between 11 and 24 years old? Then encourage them to participate in the second annual Na Leo TV Youth Media Challenge! Hawai‘i Police Department is pleased to be one of the sponsors of this exciting island-wide project that gives the youth of our island a chance to show their creativity and win awesome prizes. Youth choose from a variety of topics, including public safety, and create a short film, digital artwork, or public service announcement (PSA).
➡️ Go to https://www.naleo.tv/youthmedia for more info.
Deadline extended until Tuesday, May 1, 2025. 

 

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In addition to officer and dispatcher positions, there’s a wide range of career paths available within Hawaiʻi Police Department that offer a unique opportunity to contribute to our island’s safety. Whether you’re passionate about forensics, information technology, finance, or administrative work, these roles allow you to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes. Both on the front lines and behind the scenes, each role provides a chance to serve and protect our community.

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Torey Keltner
Patti Mlakar
Ofcr Justin Cabanting

Upcoming Events

April 5, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Infographic with a cup of coffee stating Hawai‘i Island residents are invited to attend a Coffee with a Cop event with Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Puna Community Policing Officers on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Hawaiian Shores Community Center (Stables), 15-859 Kahakai Drive, in Pāhoa.

Coffee with a Cop in Puna April 5

Hawai‘i Island residents are invited to attend a Coffee with a Cop event with Hawaiʻi...
April 16, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Police officers talking with woman at coffee house.

Kona Coffee With a Cop

Stop by and get to know your district and Community Police Officers over a cup...
April 17, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Four police officers smiling in front of Kona Mountain Coffee Comapny.

Kona Coffee With a Cop 

Stop by and get to know your district and Community Police Officers over a cup...