HPD Tackles West Oahu’s Growing Crime by Adding 12 Officers

HPD tackles West Oahu’s growing crime by adding 12 officers

The Honolulu Police Department is adding 12 officers to serve West Oahu, answering the community’s plea for help with violent crime.

'A huge win,' HPD interim chief says more police presence coming to West Oahu

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- For years, West Oahu residents have been asking for more police officers. This week, Interim Chief Rade Vanic told the police commission more will be coming -- permanently. On Wednesday, July 17, Interim Chief Vanic laid out his plans, including adding more officers in District 8, which stretches from ‘Ewa Beach to Māuka. ‘Why would we retreat?’ HPD looks to pull back West Oahu manpower "District 8 has one of the highes…