What's Being Discussed

Meeting minutes: The Board will review and approve the minutes from its February 19, 2026 meeting.
Recognition: The Board will acknowledge outgoing member Harry Kubojiri, whose holdover term expired in May 2026.
Legislative update: Staff will report on three bills from the 2026 session:

Act 107 (SB 2519): Now signed into law — extends deadlines for statewide law enforcement officer certification and hiring eligibility.
SB 2593: Would have exempted certain Board positions from civil service rules; died in the Legislature.
HB 1976: Would have required dementia-awareness training for first responders; also died in conference committee.

Administrator's update: Staff will cover the rollout of the Board's model vehicle pursuit policy, the FY2027 budget and staffing plan, a request for proposals for a Job Task Analysis, and updates to the Board's administrative plan, website, and document library.
Proposed new initiatives: The Board will review draft bills and policies on law enforcement authority, officer identification and impersonation, criminal history records access, and records privacy.

Decisions Expected

Vote to approve the February 19, 2026 meeting minutes.
Possible direction on draft legislation and model policies under the administrator's update.
Confirmation of the next meeting date: August 20, 2026.

Who Should Pay Attention

Law enforcement officers and agencies affected by certification and hiring rules
First responders interested in training requirements
Members of the public concerned with police standards and oversight in Hawaii

This meeting is open to the public in person in Honolulu or remotely via Zoom. Written testimony should be submitted at least two days before the meeting.