HONOLULU (KHON2) — For years, West Oahu residents have been asking for more police officers. This week, Interim Chief Rade Vanic told the police commission more will be coming — permanently.
On Wednesday, July 17, Interim Chief Vanic laid out his plans, including adding more officers in District 8, which stretches from ‘Ewa Beach to Māuka.
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“District 8 has one of the highest calls for service. So what I asked our support services bureau to do is start working with our District 8 major to add two more beats out there,” he said.
Interim Chief Vanic added that the Honolulu Police Department will send about 12 more officers to support patrol…