Hosted by the Honolulu Police Department

Welcome to the 69^th Annual Hawai‘i State Law Enforcement Officials Association Conference
September 3 – 5, 2025

Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi

The Honolulu Police Department is honored to be hosting this conference on the white sands of Waikīkī beach.

This year's conference theme, "Hoʻokele i ka wā e hiki mai ana – Navigating Future Policing."  In the rapidly evolving landscape of law enforcement, "Navigating Future Policing" hinges on integrating new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), advanced communications, and social media.  AI empowers predictive policing, analyzing vast datasets to anticipate and prevent crimes, enhancing proactive safety measures.  Advanced communications streamline officer coordination and enable real-time public engagement, creating a more responsive policing framework.  Social media strengthens community ties, offering platforms for outreach, intelligence gathering, and rapid information sharing.   However, these innovations come with challenges such as biases in the AI algorithms, right to privacy in social media platforms, and misinformation.  We must balance these powerful tools with oversight and respect.