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- calendar_today November 6, 2026
Statewide Review of Law Enforcement Roles Underway
The State of Hawaiʻi has initiated a process to examine what law enforcement officers must know and do before obtaining certification. This effort is a key step in the development of consistent, evidence-based training and certification standards for officers across all islands.
Board Issues Request for Contractor Proposals
The Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board has released a request for proposals (RFP) to find contractors qualified to study the daily duties and overall demands of law enforcement positions statewide. The chosen contractor will provide in-depth analysis and recommendations that will directly shape the future of law enforcement training and certification in Hawaiʻi.
Study Objectives and Areas of Analysis
The contractor will be responsible for several detailed tasks, including:
- Examining the work performed by law enforcement officers throughout the state
- Recommending training goals for officer certification
- Developing performance standards relevant to Hawaiʻi law enforcement
- Suggesting appropriate testing methods for measuring officer competency
- Designing comprehensive course plans to guide officer training programs
According to Victor McCraw, the administrator of the Law Enforcement Standards Board, "This is an important step toward establishing statewide training and certification standards for law enforcement officers in Hawaiʻi."
Background: Certification Requirements Under State Law
The study's findings are intended to support the board as it works to meet a July 1, 2028 deadline for implementing certification requirements mandated by Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes Chapter 139. The Attorney General’s office emphasized that the results will help create consistent standards for officers employed on Hawaiʻi’s seven populated islands.
"Law enforcement across Hawaiʻi’s seven populated islands involves unique considerations and challenges," said McCraw. "This analysis will help us better understand the demands placed on officers throughout the state and develop training standards that support their work to protect residents and visitors."
How to Participate: Proposal Submission Details
The board published its request for proposals as RFP-27-LESB-001 through the Hawaiʻi Electronic Procurement System (HIePRO). Interested contractors are invited to join a virtual preproposal conference scheduled for Monday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m. All questions regarding the proposal process must be submitted by Dec. 8 at 5 p.m., and completed proposals are due by Jan. 12, 2027, at 5 p.m.
Contractors can review the opportunity and submit their proposals through the HIePRO portal by searching for solicitation No. P27000676. Registration is free, and all proposal-related communications should be conducted through the online system.
Next Steps for Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Training
The results of this law enforcement study will play a pivotal role in the board's development of new statewide training standards. With the 2028 certification deadline approaching, Hawaiʻi aims to address the unique training needs and standards for its law enforcement officers to support their service in both resident and visitor safety.
Source: khon2.com.
