HONOLULU (KHON2) -- With summer break in full swing, the Hawaii Police Department has intensified efforts to enforce underage drinking laws, curfews, and park regulations across several units.
Lieutenant William Derr of HPD's Hilo Community Policing Section emphasized the measures are aimed at ensuring safety during the student summer break.
“These measures aim to ensure the safety of everyone utilizing the beach and parks during the student summer break and to provide a secure environment for all,”
Lieutenant William Derr
The initiative seeks to maintain secure environments at beaches and parks frequented by the community.
Under the enhanced enforcement, teams will conduct regular patrols and issue citations for violations of liquor laws, particularly targeting underage drinking and illegal public consumption.
According to HPD data, there have been notable changes in underage drinking arrests on Hawaii Island.
In the first half of 2024, five individuals were arrested for underage drinking, marking a decrease from 13 arrests during the same period in 2023 and 16 in 2022.
For additional details, inquiries can be directed to the Hilo Community Policing Section at 808-961-2350.
