Coffee With a Cop in Waikoloa
2025-01-17 07:00 - 10:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kohala Coffee at Waikoloa Village, 68-1820 Waikoloa Road, Waikoloa, HI, 96738, United States
Hawaiʻi Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section invites you to join them for Coffee with a Cop on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at the Kohala Coffee Company in Waikoloa Village, 68-1820 Waikoloa Road.

Coffee With a Cop is an informal talk story meeting that brings law enforcement and the neighborhood together to discuss community issues. The mission of this meeting is to break down the barriers between police officers and the people they serve, by building relationships — one cup at a time.

Everyone attending can enjoy a free hot brewed coffee courtesy of Kohala Coffee Company.

Please contact the South Kohala Community Policing Section at (808) 887-3080 if you have any questions.

Coffee With a Cop in Kona
2025-01-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Kona Mountain Coffee, 73-4038 Hulikoa Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Stop by and get to know your district and Community Policing Officers over a cup of coffee during Coffee With a Cop!
These popular events are intentionally informal with no agenda. Topics of conversation can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues. Come say hi and talk story with Hawaii Police Department.

First Annual HI-PAL Keiki Fun Run / Walk in Kona
2025-01-18 08:00 - 09:30 | West Hawaii Civic Center, 4-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
It’s the first-ever Keiki Fun Run/Walk in Kona! Join Hawai‘i Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section and the Hawai‘i Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) to start the new year off in this fun, healthy event.
Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center gazebo with the Run/Walk taking place from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the bike path along Ane Keohokalole Highway.
Keiki can compete in three age groups and events, including:

Ages 5-8: 200-yard dash course (family are welcome to accompany their child)
Ages 9-12: half-mile course
Ages 13-17: one-mile course

Refreshments and snacks will be provided after the races with each participant receiving a medal.

Coffee With a Cop in Kona
2025-01-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Uncle Kimo’s, 76-5897 Kona Belt Road, Holualoa, HI, 96725, United States

Coffee With a Cop in Kona
2025-01-24 08:00 - 10:00 | Kona Coffee and Tea, Kona Coast Shopping Center, 74-5588 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States

2025-02-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Waimea Historic Church Row, 65-1196 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, 96743, United States
Enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms along with tea ceremonies, taiko drumming, bon dance, and more during the 32nd Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival Saturday, February 1, 2025. A beloved community event in South Kohala, activity sites span Waimea town from the Parker Ranch Center to Church Row Park, Kamuela Hongwanji Mission, Historic Spencer House, Mana Christian Ohana Hall, and more.
Our community policing officers will be on hand to talk story with community members and special duty officers will be providing traffic control.

North Kohala Coffee With a Cop
2025-02-11 08:00 - 10:30 | Kohala Coffee Mill of Hawi, 53-3412 Akoni Pule Highway, Hawi, hi, 96719
Join your neighbors and the North Kohala district police officers for coffee and conversation during Coffee with a Cop. This is an informal talk story meeting that brings law enforcement and the neighborhood together to discuss community issues.
The mission of this meeting is to break down the barriers between police officers and the people they serve, by building relationships — one cup at a time.

Kona Coffee With a Cop
2025-02-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Kona Heaven Coffee, 75-5805 Ali‘i Drive, Kailua-Kona, 96740, United States
The public is invited to Coffee with a Cop, which encourages community members to get to know their police officers over a cup of coffee. This casual event has no agenda and topics of conversation can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.
Stop by and get to know your district and Community Police Officers over a cup of coffee; discuss topics of mutual interest and concern.

Kona Coffee With a Cop
2025-02-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Kona Mountain Coffee, 73-4038 Hulikoa Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States

Holualoa Coffee With a Cop
2025-02-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Uncle Kimo’s, 76-5897 Kona Belt Road, Holualoa, HI, 96725, United States

Kona Coffee With a Cop
2025-02-21 08:00 - 10:00 | McDonald’s of Waimea, 65-1154 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, HI, 96743, United States

Meet & Greet Our Hilo Community Policing Officers
2025-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Mokupapapa Discovery Center, 76 Kamehameha Avenue,, Hilo, 96720, United States
Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hilo Community Policing Section invites members of the downtown Hilo community to meet the newly promoted community policing officers and reintroduce existing team members, Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Mokupapapa Discovery Center, 76 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo.

Community policing officers will discuss current efforts underway in downtown Hilo, and most importantly, listen to your ideas and suggestions on how we can work together to make downtown Hilo a safe and enjoyable environment for all.

For more information, please contact Hilo Community Policing Lieutenant William Derr at (808) 961-2350.

2025-02-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Island Gourmet Market at Queens Marketplace, 69-0201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, HI, 96738, United States
Join your neighbors and South Kohala district police officers for coffee and conversation on Thursday, February 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
“Coffee with a Cop” is an informal talk story meeting that brings law enforcement and the neighborhood together to discuss community issues. The mission of this meeting is to break down the barriers between police officers and the people they serve, by building relationships — one cup at a time.

Puna Coffee With a Cop
2025-03-01 08:00 - 09:30 | HPP Community Center, 15-1570 Maku'u Drive, Keaau, 96749, United States

Community Meeting to Discuss Temporary Morgue Facility
2025-03-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 1, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
The Hawai‘i Police Department invites the public to attend a community meeting to discuss a temporary morgue facility in Hilo on Monday, March 3, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street, Hilo.
The meeting is part of the County’s ongoing efforts to address the overcrowded morgue facilities at the Hilo Benioff Medical Center and Kona Community Hospital. Per state statutes, the police chief is the coroner for the county and the police department has the responsibility to collect and transport bodies involved in coroner’s inquests and criminal investigations to a secure location until a mortuary is able to collect them.
In the past, the department has relied on morgue facilities at the two hospitals, however both facilities are facing overcapacity issues. For several months, the police department and other county agencies have been working together to chart a long-term solution of building a permanent morgue facility on island while simultaneously creating a temporary facility at 540 Kupuna Place in Hilo.
Monday’s public meeting will feature speakers from various County departments, including the Police Department and Public Works.
For questions regarding this public meeting, please call Assistant Chief Sherry Bird at (808) 961-2261 or via email at Sherry.Bird@hawaiicounty.gov.

Kona Coffee With a Cop
2025-03-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Kona Heaven Coffee, 75-5805 Ali‘i Drive, Kailua-Kona, 96740, United States
Join your neighbors and Kona District police officers for coffee and conversation on Wednesday, March 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at Kona Heaven Coffee in the Coconut Grove Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona.
“Coffee with a Cop” is an informal talk story meeting that brings law enforcement and the neighborhood together to discuss community issues. The mission of this meeting is to break down the barriers between police officers and the people they serve, by building relationships — one cup at a time.

Kona Coffee With a Cop
2025-03-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Kona Mountain Coffee, 73-4038 Hulikoa Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Join your neighbors and Kona District police officers for coffee and conversation on Friday, March 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at Kona Mountain Coffee Company in Kailua-Kona.
“Coffee with a Cop” is an informal talk story meeting that brings law enforcement and the neighborhood together to discuss community issues. The mission of this meeting is to break down the barriers between police officers and the people they serve, by building relationships — one cup at a time.

Kapaʻau Coffee with a Cop
2025-03-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Pomaikai’i Cafe of Kapaʻau, 54-3885 Akoni Pule Hwy., Kapaau, HI, 96755, United States
Join your neighbors and the North Kohala District police officers for coffee and conversation on Monday, March 17, from 8:00 am to 10:30 a.m.
“Coffee with a Cop” is an informal talk story meeting that brings law enforcement and the neighborhood together to discuss community issues. The mission of this meeting is to break down the barriers between police officers and the people they serve, by building relationships — one cup at a time.

Kona Coffee With a Cop
2025-03-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Uncle Kimo’s, 76-5897 Kona Belt Road, Holualoa, HI, 96725, United States
Join your neighbors and Kona District police officers for coffee and conversation on Wednesday, March 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at Uncle Kimo’s Coffee Shop in Hōlualoa.
“Coffee with a Cop” is an informal talk story meeting that brings law enforcement and the neighborhood together to discuss community issues. The mission of this meeting is to break down the barriers between police officers and the people they serve, by building relationships — one cup at a time.

Kona Coffee With a Cop
2025-03-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Kona Coffee and Tea, Kona Coast Shopping Center, 74-5588 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Join your neighbors and Kona District police officers for coffee and conversation on Friday, March 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at Kona Coffee & Tea in Kailua-Kona.
“Coffee with a Cop” is an informal talk story meeting that brings law enforcement and the neighborhood together to discuss community issues. The mission of this meeting is to break down the barriers between police officers and the people they serve, by building relationships — one cup at a time.

Third Annual HI-PAL Canoe Regatta in Kona
2025-03-22 07:00 - 12:30 | Kailua-Kona Pier, 75-5664 Ka‘ahumanu Place, Kailua-Kona, hi, 96740
Hawai‘i Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section in collaboration with the Hawai‘i Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) is teaming up with Kai’ Opua Canoe Club and Kai ‘Ehitu Canoe Club for the third annual HI-PAL Outrigger Canoe Regatta in Kona on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Keiki age 12 to 18 and clubs are encouraged to sign up now to participate in the HI-PAL regatta, which will feature 14 different events. It’s a fun opportunity for keiki to paddle with their club teammates, high school teammates, or their friends that may paddle for a different club or high school.
Here’s the HI-PAL Canoe Regatta schedule:

Location: Kailua Pier, 75-5664 Ka‘ahumanu Place, Kailua-Kona (off of Ali’i Drive)
Check-in: 7:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremony: 9:00 a.m.
Races Start: shortly after the opening ceremony
Lunch and Award Ceremony: following the last race
Pau: 12:30 p.m.

Waimea Coffee with a Cop
2025-03-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Waimea Coffee Company, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Waimea, HI, 96743, United States
Join your neighbors and South Kohala District police officers for coffee and conversation on Thursday, March 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
“Coffee with a Cop” is an informal talk story meeting that brings law enforcement and the neighborhood together to discuss community issues. The mission of this meeting is to break down the barriers between police officers and the people they serve, by building relationships — one cup at a time.

Sign-Waving Event in Kona to Promote Traffic Safety
2025-04-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway north of Kaupulehu Drive near the 87MM
As part of Hawai‘i Police Department’s ongoing efforts to educate citizens about the dangers of reckless driving, speeding, and impaired driving, the Kona Community Policing Section is teaming up with community members and groups to conduct a sign-waving event on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in North Kona.
“We are uniting with community groups to promote safe and responsible driving on our highways,” says Torey Keltner, Hawai‘i Police Department’s Traffic Services Manager. “Every sign, every voice, and every life matters. Let’s make a difference in our community and drive with aloha.”
So far this year, there have been 9 traffic fatalities compared to 5 fatalities for the same time last year. This represents a year-over-year increase of 80 percent for fatalities.
Events such as these are part of the police department’s Community-Traffic Awareness Partnership (C-TAP) program. CTAP is a partnership with the police and communities to educate and encourage safe driving within designated areas across Hawai‘i Island. Community members hold signs warning motorists of the dangers of speeding in their neighborhood. A “Speed Board” display is used by the police to show motorists how fast they are going. Police will follow up weeks later with actual enforcement to ensure that motorists comply with the speed limit.

Coffee with a Cop in Puna April 5
2025-04-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Hawaiian Shores Community Center (Stables), 15-859 Kahakai Drive, Pahoa, HI, 96778, United States
Hawai‘i Island residents are invited to attend a Coffee with a Cop event with Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Puna Community Policing Officers on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Hawaiian Shores Community Center (Stables), 15-859 Kahakai Drive, in Pāhoa.
This informal event is a great opportunity for community members to engage in conversation with their district police officers over a hot cup of coffee. Topics of conversation can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.
For more information, please contact the Puna Community Policing Section at 808-965-2716.

Kapaʻau Coffee With a Cop
2025-04-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Kingsview Café, 54-3897 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapaʻau, HI, 96755, United States
Join your neighbors and North Kohala District police officers for coffee and conversation on Monday, April 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Coffee with a Cop is an informal talk story meeting that brings law enforcement and the neighborhood together to discuss community issues. The mission of this meeting is to break down the barriers between police officers and the people they serve, by building relationships — one cup at a time.

Kona Coffee With a Cop
2025-04-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Kona Heaven Coffee, 75-5805 Ali‘i Drive, Kailua-Kona, 96740, United States
Stop by and get to know your district and Community Police Officers over a cup of coffee; discuss topics of mutual interest and concern.
“Coffee with a Cop” encourages community members to get to know their police officers over a cup of coffee. This casual event has no agenda and topics of conversation can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.

Kona Coffee With a Cop
2025-04-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Kona Mountain Coffee, 73-4038 Hulikoa Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States

Mauna Lani Coffee With a Cop
2025-04-17 08:30 - 10:30 | Mauna Lani Coffee Company, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Waimea, HI, 96743, United States
Join your neighbors and South Kohala District police officers for coffee and conversation on Thursday, April 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
“Coffee with a Cop” is an informal talk story meeting that brings law enforcement and the neighborhood together to discuss community issues. The mission of this meeting is to break down the barriers between police officers and the people they serve, by building relationships — one cup at a time.

Kona Coffee With a Cop
2025-04-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Uncle Kimo’s, 76-5897 Kona Belt Road, Holualoa, HI, 96725, United States

Kona Coffee With a Cop
2025-04-24 08:00 - 10:00 | Kona Coffee and Tea, Kona Coast Shopping Center, 74-5588 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
