What's Being Discussed

Meeting minutes: The Board will review and approve notes from its September 17, 2026 meeting.
Job Task Analysis RFP: Staff will give an update on the process of hiring an outside contractor to analyze law enforcement job duties — including where things stand with reviewing submitted proposals.
New software systems: An update on efforts to purchase software for tracking officer certifications, managing cases, and delivering training.
Hiring update: Staff will report on the status of filling three open positions — an Administrative Manager, a Training and Curriculum Coordinator, and an administrative support role.
Two-year budget proposal: The Board will review a proposed budget for fiscal years 2028–2029, covering new staff, software, travel, and equipment costs.
Criminal history access legislation: Updates on both a state bill being prepared for the 2027 Hawaii legislative session and a related federal law (H.R. 8352) recently passed by the U.S. Senate, which would allow state law enforcement training agencies to directly access FBI criminal history records.

Decisions Expected

A vote to approve the September 17, 2026 meeting minutes.
A vote to approve the proposed FY 2028–2029 budget request for submission to the Department of the Attorney General.

Who Should Pay Attention

Law enforcement officers and agencies in Hawaii, as this Board sets training and certification standards statewide.
Taxpayers and policymakers interested in how public safety agencies are funded and staffed.
Anyone following criminal background check policy, given the discussion of expanded access to federal FBI records.

This meeting is open to the public in person at 235 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, or remotely via Zoom. Written testimony can be submitted by email to atg.lawenforcementstandardsboard@hawaii.gov.