Honolulu Police Department (HPD)
The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) is the principal law enforcement agency of the City and County of Honolulu which is where the main headquarters are based. Officially recognized as a part of the Hawaiian government in 1846, the police department serves the entire island of O'ahu (which is coextensive with the City and County of Honolulu), covering over 600 square miles (1,600 km2) of territory, with just over 900,000 residents (not including military members) and over four million annual visitors. The island is divided into 8 patrol districts which are then subdivided into sectors and beats. HPD currently has more than 2,500 employees, 2,134 of which are full-time sworn officers.
PATROL VEHICLES
The Honolulu Police Department patrol vehicle of choice is the commonly used Ford Crown Victoria. Small fleets of the Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Ford Fusion Hybrid have replaced some of the aging patrol vehicles and helped lower the department's fuel expenses.
As Officers progress through their career they are offered a choice to purchase a subsidized vehicle, off a specified list, to use for patrol and private usage. Officers with a subsidized vehicle are given a monthly allowance for the purchase and maintenance of the vehicle with fuel provided by the department under certain guidelines. Although subsidized vehicles are unmarked, they can be identified by having a blue dome light or LED mini light bar at the center of the vehicle, and are equipped with emergency sirens to be used for on-duty purposes only. The Honolulu Police Department is one of few departments that allow Officers to use subsidized vehicles for patrol usage as it lowers the department's budget compared to having all fleet vehicles.
DUTY WEAPONS
The standard issue firearm for Honolulu Police Officers is the Glock 17 chambered in 19mm. For their service weapon, officers are not allowed to carry anything other than the standard sidearm but officers are eligible for weapons allowances to purchase handguns (as backup weapons or off-duty carry), rifles, and shotguns.
Approved long guns can be the AR-15 rifle, Remington 870 or Benelli M1 (Super 90) shotgun. Although most Officers carry their own personal long guns while on duty, respective stations throughout the island have a small arsenal of AR-15 rifles and less than lethal shotguns in the event they are needed.
PATROL VEHICLES
The Honolulu Police Department patrol vehicle of choice is the commonly used Ford Crown Victoria. Small fleets of the Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Ford Fusion Hybrid have replaced some of the aging patrol vehicles and helped lower the department's fuel expenses.
As Officers progress through their career they are offered a choice to purchase a subsidized vehicle, off a specified list, to use for patrol and private usage. Officers with a subsidized vehicle are given a monthly allowance for the purchase and maintenance of the vehicle with fuel provided by the department under certain guidelines. Although subsidized vehicles are unmarked, they can be identified by having a blue dome light or LED mini light bar at the center of the vehicle, and are equipped with emergency sirens to be used for on-duty purposes only. The Honolulu Police Department is one of few departments that allow Officers to use subsidized vehicles for patrol usage as it lowers the department's budget compared to having all fleet vehicles.
DUTY WEAPONS
The standard issue firearm for Honolulu Police Officers is the Glock 17 chambered in 19mm. For their service weapon, officers are not allowed to carry anything other than the standard sidearm but officers are eligible for weapons allowances to purchase handguns (as backup weapons or off-duty carry), rifles, and shotguns.
Approved long guns can be the AR-15 rifle, Remington 870 or Benelli M1 (Super 90) shotgun. Although most Officers carry their own personal long guns while on duty, respective stations throughout the island have a small arsenal of AR-15 rifles and less than lethal shotguns in the event they are needed.