Hawaiʻi Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL)
Established on island in 1980, the Hawaiʻi Isle Police Activities League, (HI-PAL), provides social and athletic activities for Hawaiʻi Island youth between the ages of 5 and 17. Activities range from boxing, basketball, and fishing tournaments to canoe regattas, BMX bike rallies, school dances, rodeo events, and much more.
Objectives
- Provide recreation for the youth who neither belongs to nor is affiliated with any similar organization.
- Develop a friendly relationship between youths and police officers.
- Cultivate and improve moral and civic standards for youths in our community.
Purpose
- Promote and safeguard our youth.
- Promote a spirit of sportsmanship, benevolence, friendship, sociability, goodwill, and tolerance.
- Provide a safe meeting place for young people with promoting their common interests.
Officers
HI-PAL comes under the jurisdiction of each district commander, whose patrol and community policing officers, with community member assistance, provide positive activities for keiki that teach moral and social values, such as sportsmanship, fair play, respect for authority, self discipline and the benefits of hard work, all while having fun. HI-PAL also reaches out to children who are considered “at risk” due to economic, geographical, or social situations.
Questions?
Contact our Community Policing Coordinators:
Hāmākua/North Hilo, South Hilo, Puna
(808) 961-2350
North Kohala, South Kohala, Kona, Kaʻu
(808) 326-4646, Ext. 259
Photo Gallery
Media Releases
Read stories that highlight the variety of activities and events facilitated by HI-PAL throughout the years.
- Police Thank Participants of HI-PAL Blue Light Fishing TournamentThe Hawai‘i Police Department extend its heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Hawai‘i Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) Blue Light Fishing Tournament, held Monday, July 14, 2025, at Four Miles Beach in Hilo.
- Police Congratulate Participants of South Kohala HI-PAL Keiki Fishing DerbyHawai‘i Island police are pleased to announce that the 2025 Kohala Hawai‘i Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) Keiki Fishing Derby was a great success, bringing together 138 enthusiastic young anglers for a day of fishing, family, and fun on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Pua Ka Ilima Surf Park in Kawaihae.
- HI-PAL Youth Boxing Showcase in Waimea July 19Hawai‘i Police Department invites the public to attend the Hawai‘i Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) Youth Boxing Face Off event on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Thelma Parker Gym in Waimea. Bouts begin at 3:00 p.m. for this exciting, family-friendly event, which is free… Read more: HI-PAL Youth Boxing Showcase in Waimea July 19
- HI-PAL and Hilo Officers Host Outreach Event at Lanakila Housing ComplexThe Hawai‘i Police Department’s Police Athletic League (HI-PAL), in partnership with officers from the Hilo Community Policing Section, hosted a youth outreach event on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, for the children of the Lanakila Housing Complex in Hilo.
- Reminder: Keiki Encouraged to Participate in Inaugural Kona HI-PAL Music ShowcaseHawai‘i Island keiki age 5 to 18 are encouraged to sign up for the first-ever HI-PAL Youth Music Showcase that will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025 in Kona.
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