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What are Hawaii Police Records?
In 1846, King Kamehameha III approved an Act which established several executive judicial officers in the state of Hawaii, allowing for organization of police departments and other executive branches of government. There are three police departments in the state, including the Honolulu Police Department, Maui Police Department and Kaua'I Police Department.
Divisions of Hawaii Police
The Hawaii Police provide crime stoppers hotlines so that the public can anonymously provide tips related to any crime in their area. There are also dedicated hotlines to tips regarding warnings of tragic crimes that may take place in a public arena. Hawaii Police also administer a Text to 911 program so the public can text when a voice call isn't possible.
Each Hawaii Police Department provides driving license administration, firearm licensing, domestic abuse support, animal control services, and active shooter/violence awareness programs to alert the public.
The Law Enforcement Division of the Hawaii Department of Public Safety also includes the Narcotics Enforcement Division and Sheriff Division. These departments and divisions work together to enforce laws and investigate crimes, patrol neighborhoods and conduct arrests on a local and state level.
The Sheriff Division serves warrants, conducts arrests, provides security at public places and hospitals, provides protection to the Governor and other Capitol Building personnel, and conducts civil and criminal investigations and background checks.
Requesting Hawaii Police Records
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center maintains police records for the state and distributes them when requested. In Hawaii, you can request a criminal record check of anyone who had an arrest that resulted in a conviction. These checks can be conducted online, with a name or fingerprints, and are also payable online. Requests can also be mailed to the center at 465 S King Street, Room 102 in Honolulu. Record checks are $30 each, and an additional $20 if a notarization is required.
Hawaii Arrest Records by Type of Crime
The popular arrests for 2017 in Hawaii was for All Other Offenses (except traffic) - 15,637, the same popularity of the arrest type was seen in Alabama, Alaska, and Arizona. The least popularity had Embezzlement arrests - with only 12 crimes a year.
| Arrest Type | Under 18 | All ages | Total arrests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 135 | 1,227 | 1,362 |
| Property Crime | 597 | 3,748 | 4,345 |
| Murder & Non-negligent Manslaughter | 2 | 36 | 38 |
| Rape | 15 | 114 | 129 |
| Robbery | 56 | 270 | 326 |
