HI-PAL Assists with Keiki Rodeo in Hilo

Media Release

The Hawaiʻi Police Activities League (HI-PAL) would like to congratulate all the participants in the first Hawaiʻi Keiki Rodeo Association event of the season. More than 194 kids, ranging from 1 to 18 years old, took part in the fun event held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Panaʻewa Equestrian Center in Hilo.

During the event, keiki learned and practiced their skills in various rodeo events. Hawaiʻi Police Department Community Policing Officers created free keiki ID cards on site, which provided an opportunity for the keiki and adults to interact, fostering connections and conversations.

The Hawaiʻi County Police Department would like to extend special thanks to all the volunteers who made this event possible. The next Hawaiʻi Keiki Rodeo Association event is scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024, and it is free for the public to attend. Spectators are welcome to watch and enjoy the event as the children practice and sharpen their rodeo skills.

This collaboration between HI-PAL and the Hawaiʻi Keiki Rodeo Association has strengthened year after year, and the Hawaiʻi Police Department looks forward to it continuing for many years to come. The HI-PAL program, a part of the Hawaiʻi Police Department, focuses on fostering positive relationships between police officers and youth, serving as mentors and promoting teamwork, citizenship, and helping young people make good choices.

If your community group is interested in hosting a HI-PAL event in your area, please contact the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s community police officers at (808) 961-8849.