ROH §2-32.4

Other public video monitoring

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This section says the city can use video cameras in public places (other than the fixed ones already allowed) only if a city official decides it will help law enforcement or another public purpose, and won't spy on private activities. In emergencies, a police officer can make that call. The monitoring must follow the same rules as fixed cameras and last only as long as needed.

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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Authorization for other overt video monitoring of public activity

A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

(a) No overt video monitoring of public activity, other than overt video monitoring of public activity from fixed locations specifically authorized by § 2-32.3 , shall be conducted by the city or under the sponsorship of the city except where the responsible city official finds that it: (1) Is reasonably likely to achieve a legitimate law enforcement objective or other legitimate public purpose; and (2) Is not likely to view a private activity, condition, or location. An officer of the Honolulu police department may make the determinations required under the preceding sentence when there are exigent circumstances. (b) Overt video monitoring of public activity pursuant to this section shall be subject to the standards and guidelines set forth in § 2-32.3 (b)(4). (c) Overt video monitoring of public activity pursuant to this section shall be conducted for the duration reasonably necessary as determined by the responsible city official.

Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

Published by the City and County of Honolulu through American Legal Publishing.

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