WAIANAE, Hawaii (KHON2) — Honolulu City Councilmember Andria Tupola, who represents the Waianae Coast, introduced a resolution to have surveillance camera trailers, like the ones added to scenic spots from Diamond Head to East Honolulu earlier this year, be placed in certain spots along the Waianae Coast.
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“Currently, we do not have any surveillance or overt monitoring,” Tupola said. “Meaning if there is any kind of crime or illegal activity it has to be seen by an officer or community member.”
“It’s definitely going to help, our last couple murders, shootings, and incidents have been at state or public parks so we’re going to put [the cameras] in public areas where this crime and illegal activity is going on so we can try and deter it.”
Oahu park users generally support camera surveillance
She said the cameras are already paid for and on the island because two additional cameras were used once the cameras were launched for the scenic spots program.