HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR111819StatementfromKPDChiefToddRaybuckProsecutingAttorneyJustinKollaronoperationKeikiShieldTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: November 18, 2019
KAUA`I POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
Statement from KPD Chief Todd Raybuck, Prosecuting Attorney Justin
Kollar on operation Keiki Shield
LIHUE — Through a partnership with the Department of the Attorney General, its Internet
Crimes Against Children Task Force, along with numerous federal and military law enforcement
partners, the Kauai Police Department and the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney in November
participated in an operation aimed at protecting children from online sexual predators. The
operation, known as "Keiki Shield," resulted in three arrests this weekend on Kauai.
Names and mugshots of the individuals arrested are currently not available, but will be
available at a later time.
At a press conference held Monday by the Department of the Attorney General, Kauai
Police Chief Todd Raybuck issued the following statement.
"I am proud to be here today standing in solidarity with my fellow law enforcement
partners, prosecutors, and protectors of Hawaii. As the Chief of Police for the Kauai Police
Department, but more importantly, as a father and husband, there is nothing more important to
me than the safety of our Keiki.
"I would like to thank the Department of the Attorney General, and the more than a
dozen county, state, federal and military law partners for their aggressive and steadfast mission
to seek and arrest child predators through the Keiki Shield operation. I am grateful that Kauai
was the first operation Keiki Shield conducted outside of Oahu which resulted in three arrests
and several additional persons of interest.
"Child predators are something we never want to think about. But as parents, guardians,
family and community members, we must be aware of the dangers our children face on the
internet. We must monitor our children's online activities. We must protect them from the
unthinkable. And we must not be afraid to take a stand and talk to our children about these
risks.
"This message today is not just for our families. We are also speaking directly to current
and potential sexual predators. Soliciting children for sex and sexual activities will not be
tolerated. And we will not stop in the pursuit of justice and protection of our Keiki and our
community.
"The Kauai Police Department will remain vigilant and committed to stop these illegal
activities on our island. I want to assure our community that our officers and staff are dedicated
to this unified mission, and together we will make our island a safer place for us all."
Additionally, Kauai Prosecuting Attorney Justin F. Kollar issued the following statement.
"Our office is committed to protecting our most vulnerable members," said Kollar. "We
will not rest in that mission and we will continue using the best technology available to remain
well ahead of online predators."
For more information on the Keiki Shield operations, visit https://ag.hawaii.gov/ to view
the Department of the Attorney General's press release.
For tips on staying safe for children, teens, and adults, visit
https:Hag.hawaii.gov/hicac/safety-tips .
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