Police are holding two events in July at the Keaau Community Center, 16-192 Pili Mua St., off Old Volcano Highway.
Police are holding two events in July at the Keaau Community Center, 16-192 Pili Mua St., off Old Volcano Highway.
The first is an “active shooter” presentation at an evening public meeting, Monday, July 7, 5-6:30 p.m.
The presentation is designed to help individuals increase their survivability should they encounter an active shooter or other type of active violent incident.
Police will provide information on previous incidents of mass violence, recent events, best practices for those caught in such situations, law enforcement’s response, and how to work together as a community toward prevention.
They will also provide additional resources for participants so they can continue their education on this topic, followed by a question-and answer segment.
The second is a community meeting, noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, July 15.
The purpose of the meeting is to allow the public to meet the Police Department’s command staff and to discuss concerns with the police chief and commanders who oversee police operations in the Puna District.
This Puna event continues the district community meetings, which are rotated throughout the eight police districts on the Big Island.
To aid police commanders in focusing on specific concerns, it is requested that participation be limited to persons who live or work in the Puna District.
Those interested in participating in the community meeting but unable to attend may call Captain Samuel Jelsma at 965-2716, stop by the Pahoa police station, or email their concerns or comments to copsysop@hawaiipolice.com.