Studies have shown that reinforcement is critical and leads to achieving our promise of teaching kids to never use drugs and resist violence. The Hawaii Police Department's Community Relations Section hosted over 1,800 elementary, intermediate, high school and college students by providing guided tours of the Public Safety complex and district police station's islandwide. Nearly 250 public speaking requests were answered, reaching over 22,000 persons. These requests involved demonstrations and lectures on a multitude of topics ranging from McGruff, KidCare ID, preventing child abduction, career shadowing, temporary restraining orders, trespass laws, crimes against seniors, sexual assault, traffic safety and regulations, home security, personal protection, bomb awareness, Halloween precautions, robbery, theft and shoplifting prevention. Prevention is one way of battling crime.
Crime prevention takes the opportunity away from the criminal to commit the crime.
Be actively involved in a Neighborhood Watch Program, secure your home, business and automobile, report suspicious activities, seek information and enroll in classes or attend community meetings that will broaden your awareness of techniques and strategies to protect you and your property. CrimeStoppers concluded another successful year. A CrimeStoppers tipster provided key statements, identification of the suspect and valuable information to secure a search warrant for the murder of Gorden Granger, which ultimately ended with the arrest and conviction of the suspect. Combating crime is everyone's business. Members of the community working together with the Hawaii Police Department will result in a safer and better Big Island.