HRS §353C-9
Department must get accredited
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section requires the department to get accredited by a specific law enforcement accreditation commission for all its divisions and sections. It does not set any deadlines or penalties.
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The statute, as written — Department accreditation required
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The department shall pursue and obtain accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., for all divisions and sections within the department.
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