The Hawaii Police Department on Tuesday launched its newly redesigned website at www.hawaiipolice.gov.
A year in the making, this is the first time the website has been updated since 2011.
According to police, the public will find a lot of new info, community resources and other useful information on the site. The website is mobile-responsive, meaning it is easy to use whether you are on your smartphone, tablet or laptop.
“We are extremely excited to launch this new website and provide an easy-use-use and helpful resource to community members,” said Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz in a press release.
The new website features:
• An events page of police outreach efforts;
• A FAQ page featuring frequently asked questions;
• The history of HPD;
• K9s of HPD;
• HPD’s Police Memorial Wall and bios of the department’s fallen officers.
People can also easily find out how to obtain a police report, background check, request an active shooter presentation or station tour, as well as how to request a special duty officer.
Those seeking a career in law enforcement will find detailed information about civilian and sworn positions, as well as current positions available in the department.
The website also provides a wealth of safety tips for keiki, business owners and kupuna. Teens and families can find info and resources about how to combat cyberbullying and sextortion, as well as scam-prevention tips for the elderly.
The new website also features a crime map provided by City Protect. At any time, members of the public can use the map to see what crimes have occurred in their neighborhood during a time frame of their choosing.
The department’s old website domain, hawaiipolice.com, was taken down for maintenance and will come back online in a few days as an archive site featuring the department’s media releases dating back to when the website first launched in March 1999.