HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR070618KPDcelebrates75yearsBERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.
Mayor
WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Managing Director
COUNTY OF KAUA'I
KAUA`I POLICE DEPARTMENT
News Release
For Immediate Release: July 6, 2018
DARRYL PERRY, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
KPD celebrates 75 years
LIHU'E — The Kauai Police Department held a celebration Tuesday to commemorate
the department's 75 years of service.
"Since becoming the Kauai Police Department there have been many changes and
advancements within our organization," said Kauai Police Deputy Chief Michael Contrades at
Tuesday's ceremony.
Some of the notable changes over the years include becoming a certified and accredited
organization through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA),
transitioning to a new records management system, installing mobile data terminals in every
patrol vehicle, initiating on -island presumptive DNA testing, and being the first in the state to
implement body worn cameras.
"While these changes have placed KPD at the cutting edge of law enforcement in the
State of Hawaii, what hasn't changed is the commitment and passion of those who serve," said
Deputy Chief Contrades. "Our dedicated employees work hard day in and day out with little
recognition. To our staff, thank you for all that you do for the department and for our
community."
KPD was established in 1943, following 91 years of service on Kauai as the Office of the
Sheriff. Through this office, 10 sheriffs were elected continuously from 1851 through 1942, until
the Kauai Police Commission appointed its first chief of police, Edwin K. Crowell, in 1943.
"Since its establishment, seven police chiefs have served and protected our community,
and today, with 147 officers and 55 civilians, KPD continues on this important mission," stated
Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. "We pay tribute and recognize the Kauai Police Department, its
commissioners, officers, employees, and volunteers for their professionalism and sacrifice in
protecting the health, safety and welfare of our community for the years past, and the years yet
to come."
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