LIHU‘E — In recognition of National Police Week, the Kaua‘i Police Department is having a week-long celebration, according to a county press release. The celebration began Wednesday with a recognition ceremony by the County Council. A proclamation ceremony by Mayor
LIHU‘E — In recognition of National Police Week, the Kaua‘i Police Department is having a week-long celebration, according to a county press release.
The celebration began Wednesday with a recognition ceremony by the County Council. A proclamation ceremony by Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. is scheduled on Monday.
Next week’s activities will also include a display at Kukui Grove Center on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public will have an opportunity to tour KPD’s Incident Command Vehicle, meet police officers and learn first-hand about the department’s day-to-day operations and community involvement. In addition, officers will be offering free keiki ID’s and child seat inspections.
The Kaua‘i Police Department has dedicated this year’s event to the Hawai‘i Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation. The primary purpose of this organization is to erect a monument which will perpetually pay tribute to those who selflessly gave of themselves so that the people of Hawai‘i can live, work and raise their families in safety and peace.
Hawai‘i is currently the only state that does not have a law enforcement memorial. But on April 25, House Bill 1622 was signed into law by Gov. Neil Abercrombie allowing certain state property to be dedicated to the memorial.
A ground breaking ceremony for the memorial will be held Monday in Honolulu at the Kalanimoku Building, 1151 Punchbowl St., from 2 to 3 p.m.
“This is a time to honor and recognize all of our brave law enforcement officers and reflect on those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can be safe from harm,” KPD Chief Darryl Perry said. “I would also like to thank the families of our fallen officers for the sacrifices and sadness that they have endured all of these years.”
