The board discussed the dissolution of permitted interaction groups tasked with reviewing administrative rules and explored alternative approaches for rule development. The meeting also covered the purpose and current status of the Job Task Analysis and the associated Request for Proposal. The board formed an evaluation committee to handle the RFP process during an executive session. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding the creation of a hiring committee for support staff positions.
Jul 9, 2026·
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The board meeting covered several key administrative and legislative topics. Discussions included legislative updates regarding bills affecting the board's certification timeline and the status of funding for new staff positions. The board addressed the dissemination of the model pursuit policy, the progress of the job task analysis, and revisions to the request for proposal process. An extensive administrative plan was presented as a living document to track goals and metrics, including a specific communications plan for board members. Future legislative concerns were also raised regarding the definition of law enforcement authority and potential issues surrounding identification and impersonation by non-police personnel.
Jun 4, 2026·Board meeting
Hawaii Law Enforcement Standards Board Board Packet Transmittal
The board packet transmittal outlines materials for the meeting, focusing on a legislative update including various Senate and House bills. The administrator's update covers the review of a model pursuit policy, budget worksheets, an administrative plan draft, proposed bills regarding law enforcement authority and police identification, and draft model policies for law enforcement identification. Additional documents provided include information regarding criminal history access and confidentiality acts.
May 1, 2026·Strategic plan
Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board Administrative Plan
This Administrative Plan outlines the strategy for the Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board to establish and sustain the first statewide law enforcement certification authority in Hawaiʻi's history. It details the organizational structure, staffing requirements, implementation sequencing, budget projections, and operational frameworks to certify approximately 4,000 law enforcement officers across eight state and county agencies. The plan adopts a phased implementation approach and is guided by four evidence-based frameworks: Hale Performance-Based Certification, IADLEST POST Accreditation Standards, 21st Century Policing, and the LESB 10-Step Evaluation Framework.
