A sensible plan for public health and safety

As mayor, Honolulu became ranked by FBI as one of he safest big cities in the nation. Police and fire departments earned national accreditation
Established Department of Emergency Management and overhauled obsolete emergency operations plan
Planned for joint traffic management and emergency operations center, which is now in functioning at Alapa`i
Constructed new indoor firing range and expanded police crime laboratory
Established E911 to pinpoint location of emergency calls from mobile phones
Repaired county’s network of emergency telecommunications towers
Expanded ambulance facilities; bolstered police and fire fleet
Repaired or renovated dozens of fire stations; replaced lifeguard towers island-wide
Convened Visitor Public Safety Conferences, as head of the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association, to address crimes against visitors, as well as drug and homeless concerns

Challenge

Crime and post-pandemic anxiety have residents fearing for their health and safety

Our resurgence can’t happen without knowing that we’re safe and secure. It’s a fundamental right and our top priority.