The Kona Community Policing Section has launched a new monthly Kupuna Watch outreach program in partnership with the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Parks and Recreation’s Elderly Activities Division.

Spearheaded by Kona Community Policing Sergeant Wyattlane Nahale, Kupuna Watch is a new initiative that provides an opportunity for officers to engage with kūpuna during their regularly scheduled activities at various County facilities in Kona. During these sessions, officers discuss crime and traffic trends, the importance of reporting elder abuse, as well as ways to identify and prevent financial and internet crimes. The goal is to strengthen trust, promote safety, and build positive relationships through direct, face-to-face interaction.

After a first successful event in Hōlualoa, a second Kupuna Watch outreach meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 16 in Captain Cook.

For more information, contact Kona Community Policing Section Sergeant Wyattlane Nahale at (808) 326-4646, ext. 259.

 

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