HRS §52D-3

Chief of police powers and duties

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

This section says the chief of police has the powers and duties that are set by law, the county charter, and this chapter. It does not list any specific powers or duties. It just points to other rules.

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The statute, as written — Powers and duties of chief of police

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 chief of police shall have the powers and duties as prescribed by law, the respective county charter, and as provided by this chapter.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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