Police officers honored

Claire, left, and Jewel, right, who each asked not to use their last names, show their support for police officers Tuesday during an event in Waimea honoring Hawaii Police Department officers amid National Police Week.

Jim Mocalis, 89, waves to passing motorists during an event honoring Hawaii Police Department officers amid National Police Week Tuesday in Waimea.

Vito and Chris Coletta wave to a passing Hawaii Police Department officer Tuesday afternoon during a sign-waving event in Waimea held amid National Police Week.

About a dozen Big Island residents lined Mamalahoa Highway on Tuesday in Waimea to show their support for Hawaii Police Department officers amid National Police Week.