Department of Law Enforcement

The Department of Law Enforcement is in charge of enforcing state laws and safeguarding state facilities. It’s also one of the lead agencies enforcing the state’s new fireworks laws.

Hawaiʻi authorities are cracking down on illegal fireworks after a tragic explosion last New Year's Eve killed six people.

The State of Hawaiʻi Director of Law Enforcement Mike Lambert spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about illegal firework concerns ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations.

The state’s 2024 solve rates of violent crime rose slightly from 2023 to 40%. But it’s still below the national average.

One of the recommendations that came out of the Maui wildfires tragedy was the need for a state fire marshal. Dori Booth has been on the job for about two months now, and she sat down with The Conversation's Catherine Cruz to give an update on her role.

This Fourth of July, state and county law enforcement said they issued 19 citations and 75 warnings across the leeward side of Oʻahu as part of Operation Safe Skies.

We're opening our phone lines to discuss the crackdown on illegal fireworks. Have a comment or question? Call 808-941-3689 during the live show or email talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org.

Gov. Josh Green signed two bills into law that will enforce harsher regulations and enforcement on illegal fireworks.

The state fire marshal will be responsible for coordinating the state’s fire prevention strategies and response. Dori Booth comes from the Sedona Fire District in Arizona, where she was division chief of community risk reduction.

After the event, all collected guns will be destroyed, except stolen firearms. Redulla stated that law enforcement officers will do their best to return the guns to their initial owners.