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Standards board seeks more time to set up statewide certification system; committee backs extension
Summary
The Hawaii Law Enforcement Standards Board requested extending its deadline to complete certification and operations; the committee supported moving the deadline from mid-2026 to June 30, 2028, citing staffing and implementation needs.
Adrian Daqua and Victor McGraw of the Hawaii Law Enforcement Standards Board briefed the committee on SB 2519, which would extend the board’s deadline to complete certification and operational functions.
Daqua said the board needs more time to set up a certification database, training standards, and processes to track officers statewide. "We have 13 duties to accomplish," he told the committee, and asked that the deadline be moved to June 30, 2028. McGraw emphasized operational readiness, personnel needs, and the board’s responsibility to certify and, when appropriate, decertify officers.
Deputy Attorney General Mark Ton said the Attorney General’s Office and coalition partners (county police chiefs, prosecutors, and DLE leadership) support the bill. Committee members asked about board membership and public outreach; witnesses said the board operates a public website with meetings and minutes and identified vacancies that the board is attempting to fill.
The committee adopted the extension and moved the bill forward, noting one purpose is to ensure the board can meet its statutory duties without rendering prior actions vulnerable to legal challenge.
