HomeMy WebLinkAboutIncreasingPatrols.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: May 25, 2022
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK, CHIEF
(808) 241-1600
KPD increases patrols around schools
LĪHU‘E – As the country witnessed yet another school shooting yesterday in Uvalde, Texas, the
Kaua‘i Police Department is taking active steps toward securing our schools and preventing any such
tragedy from happening in our community.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of innocent children and staff at the deadly mass
shooting today in Texas. As a precaution, KPD has decided to increase police presence and patrols at
schools across the island to support our School Resource Officers, our community and provide added
safety and security until the end of the school year,” said Patrol Services Bureau Assistant Chief Kalani
Ke. “Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy.”
The community is encouraged to report any potential criminal activity to Kauaʿi Police
Department Dispatch at 241-1711. Anonymous tips can also be made online by visiting Crime Stoppers
Kauaʽi at www.cskauai.org.
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