250 keiki, ages five to 17, recently participated in the Hawaiʻi Keiki Rodeo Association competition at the Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center.

Organized by the Hawai‘i Keiki Rodeo Association, the event was part of the qualifying rounds for the upcoming Hawai‘i Keiki Rodeo Championships on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

In addition to the rodeo events, Hawai‘i County Police Department Community Policing Officers issued keiki identification cards and engaged with participants, offering a casual opportunity for both kids and adults to connect with their local officers.

HI-PAL is a program that enables police officers to interact with youth in various activities as mentors. Organizations interested in hosting a HI-PAL event can contact HPD’s Hilo Community Policing Officers at (808) 961-8849.

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