Schofield Barracks Police Records
Schofield Barracks is a major U.S. Army installation on Oahu where police records for civilian incidents fall under the Honolulu Police Department rather than military authority. HPD District 2, based at the Wahiawa Police Station, handles civilian law enforcement for the surrounding community. Residents and visitors looking for police records tied to the Schofield Barracks area need to contact HPD for civilian matters. On-base incidents are handled separately by the Military Police. This page explains how both systems work and where to get records for each.
Schofield Barracks Overview
Law Enforcement at Schofield Barracks
Schofield Barracks sits in the central Oahu region and operates under a dual law enforcement structure. Two separate agencies share responsibility, and which one you contact depends on where an incident took place. Getting this right matters because each agency holds its own records, and requests sent to the wrong office will not be fulfilled.
The U.S. Army Military Police handle all law enforcement inside the installation. That includes traffic stops on post, incidents in military housing, crimes on federal property, and any matter involving military personnel acting in an official capacity on base. Military Police records are not subject to Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act. They fall under federal law and Department of Defense regulations. Civilians generally cannot obtain Military Police reports through standard state public records channels.
The Honolulu Police Department covers everything outside the installation gates. Roads adjacent to the base, residential areas in the Wahiawa community, and all civilian activity in the surrounding region fall within HPD jurisdiction. If a car accident happened on Kunia Road near the main gate, or a theft occurred at a business in Wahiawa, that is an HPD matter. Those reports can be requested through HPD's standard process.
Jurisdiction can get complicated near the perimeter. When an incident starts on post and ends off post, or vice versa, both agencies may be involved. In those cases, ask HPD first. They can tell you whether Military Police also filed a report and how to pursue that separately through Army channels.
Note: For incidents strictly on federal military property, contact the Schofield Barracks Directorate of Emergency Services rather than HPD, as those records are held by the installation and are not available through civilian records systems.
HPD District 2 and Schofield Barracks Police Records
HPD District 2 covers central Oahu, which includes Wahiawa, Schofield Barracks, Mililani, Waipio, and the surrounding communities. The Wahiawa Police Station serves as the District 2 command center. It is the closest civilian police station to the installation and handles most calls from the area around the base.
For community inquiries and non-emergency matters, the District 2 Community Policing Team can be reached at (808) 723-8710. This line is useful for questions about local policing programs, traffic safety concerns, and connecting with officers who work regularly in the Schofield Barracks neighborhood. The team runs school liaison programs and community events that serve the military family community living off post.
The main HPD non-emergency line is (808) 529-3111. Use this for incidents that do not require an immediate response. For emergencies, call 911. Both HPD and Military Police use the same 911 system for dispatch on Oahu, and dispatchers route the call to the right agency based on location.
HPD maintains a recent highlights page that covers notable incidents across all districts, including District 2. The HPD Recent Highlights page posts public summaries of major incidents by district. It is a good resource for tracking local crime trends in the Wahiawa area without filing a formal records request. It does not replace full incident reports, but it gives useful context about what is happening in the community.
For full department information and contact details, visit the Honolulu Police Department website. The District 2 overview is at honolulupd.org/d2.
Note: District 2 covers a large area of central Oahu, so response times and staffing levels can vary. The Community Policing Team number at (808) 723-8710 is the best starting point for non-urgent questions about local Schofield Barracks area incidents.
How to Request Civilian Schofield Barracks Police Records
Civilian police reports for the Schofield Barracks area go through HPD. The department handles requests from the public for incident reports, traffic accident reports, and other records filed by officers. The process is the same for residents anywhere on Oahu.
HPD runs an online citizen report system for certain non-emergency incidents. You can submit a report request through the HPD police reports page. After you submit online, a police officer will call you back from (808) 768-0000 to complete the process. That number does not accept incoming calls, so make sure to answer when they reach out. Do not use the online system if the incident involved a known suspect, if it is still in progress, or if it happened outside Oahu.
For reports already on file, you can request copies in person at HPD Headquarters. The public records counter is at 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. The public access line is (808) 529-3191. Copies cost $25 per printout for criminal history records at this location. Incident report fees may differ, so call ahead to confirm what you need to bring and the current cost.
All HPD records requests follow Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act. Under HRS Chapter 92F, agencies must respond within 10 business days of receiving a written request. Personal information for uninvolved third parties is typically redacted from released copies. Victims and parties to the incident can generally request the relevant portions of their own reports.
Mail requests are also accepted. Include your full name, contact information, a description of the incident, the approximate date and location, and the case or report number if you have it. Send to the HPD Records Division at 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Public Access Sites for Schofield Barracks Area Residents
Residents near Schofield Barracks who need criminal history records have two main in-person options on Oahu. Both charge a flat fee and provide name-based printouts from the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center database.
HPD Headquarters at 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, is one of the six statewide public access sites. The public access line there is (808) 529-3191. This site pulls conviction records directly from the HCJDC system and prints results on the spot. The fee is $25 per printout. Bring the subject's full name, date of birth, social security number, and sex. No cash is accepted. Pay by credit card, debit card, money order, or cashier's check.
The HCJDC office itself is the other Honolulu option. It is at 465 S. King Street, Room 102, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone (808) 587-3279. This office offers additional services beyond the basic printout, including fingerprint-based checks and expungement processing. A fingerprint-based check is more reliable than a name-based one because it confirms identity rather than relying solely on a name match.
For a full list of all six public access sites statewide, see the HCJDC public access sites page. Residents in central Oahu may find Honolulu more convenient than traveling to sites on other islands. Both Honolulu sites serve walk-in requests during normal business hours. Call ahead to confirm current hours before making the trip from the Wahiawa or Schofield Barracks area, as hours can change.
The Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement's UIPA request page covers how to file formal written public records requests for state law enforcement documents.
Online reporting portals like this one are available for non-emergency civilian incidents across Hawaii communities, including those near military installations. Residents can submit reports digitally without visiting a station in person, which is useful for minor incidents such as lost property or minor vandalism.
Note: Online reporting through HPD only applies to Oahu incidents. Residents in the Schofield Barracks area should use the HPD portal rather than other county systems when submitting non-emergency civilian incident reports.
Court Records for Civilian Cases Near Schofield Barracks
Civilian criminal cases from the Schofield Barracks area go to the First Circuit Court in Honolulu. This is the court that handles Honolulu County criminal matters, including cases that start with an HPD arrest in the Wahiawa and central Oahu region. The courthouse is at 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone (808) 539-4700.
The Hawaii State Judiciary offers free public access to court records through eCourt Kokua. The system is available at the Hawaii State Judiciary website around the clock. You can search by party name or case number. Results show charges filed, hearing dates, case status, and final judgments. Some records may be restricted or sealed by court order, but most standard criminal cases are visible to the public.
Ho'ohiki is a related tool on the judiciary's site. It lets you search by name, case number, or filing date range, and create an account to save searches and set up notifications. This can be useful if you want to track an active case tied to the Schofield Barracks area without checking back manually each day.
Certified copies of court documents are not available through the online system. You must request those through the clerk's office at the First Circuit Court. Call (808) 539-4700 for information on how to order copies and what fees apply.
Military court-martial proceedings are separate. They take place at military installations under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and are not part of the Hawaii state court system. Records from court-martial cases are held by military authorities and are not accessible through eCourt Kokua or the First Circuit Court clerk.
Criminal History and Schofield Barracks HCJDC Records
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center is the state's central repository for criminal history records. It holds conviction data for all Hawaii civilian arrests. If you need a criminal history check for someone who was arrested and convicted through the civilian court system in Hawaii, this is the right place to start. The HCJDC is at 465 S. King Street, Room 102, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone (808) 587-3279. More details are at ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc.
A key limitation applies here. HCJDC records cover Hawaii civilian arrests only. Military arrests processed through the Army's justice system do not appear in the HCJDC database, even if they occurred near Schofield Barracks. If someone was arrested by Military Police on the installation, that record is held by military authorities and will not show up in a standard HCJDC check. Residents should keep this distinction in mind when requesting background checks that may involve military personnel.
Two types of checks are available. A name-based check uses the person's name, date of birth, social security number, and sex. A fingerprint-based check is more reliable because it confirms identity directly rather than relying on name matching alone. Under HRS Section 846-3, all Hawaii law enforcement agencies must report arrest data to HCJDC, making it the most complete source for Hawaii civilian criminal history.
HCJDC also processes expungements for eligible arrests under HRS Section 831-3.2. If you were arrested but not convicted, or if you meet eligibility criteria, you may be able to have the record sealed. Contact HCJDC at (808) 587-3279 to ask about eligibility and the process. The first expungement costs $35 and additional ones run $50 each.
Juvenile records are not part of standard HCJDC checks. Contact Hawaii State Judiciary Family Court at (808) 954-8190 for juvenile record matters. The one exception is juvenile cases transferred to adult court, which may appear in the system.
Public Records Laws Covering Schofield Barracks Police Records
Hawaii's main public records law is the Uniform Information Practices Act. It is codified at HRS Chapter 92F. UIPA applies to state and county agencies, which means it covers HPD records for civilian incidents in the Schofield Barracks area. It does not apply to Military Police records, which are governed by federal law and Department of Defense policy.
Under UIPA, Section 92F-12 requires agencies to disclose government records unless a specific exemption applies. Section 92F-13 lists the main exemptions. These include records that could invade personal privacy, documents that might interfere with an active investigation, and information protected by other statutes. Section 92F-14 defines which privacy interests can justify limiting access. Most completed and closed case records are releasable with standard redactions for third-party personal details.
Agencies must respond to written records requests within 10 business days. If an agency denies your request, you can appeal to the Office of Information Practices. OIP administers UIPA statewide and handles those appeals. The office is at 250 South Hotel Street, Suite 107, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone (808) 586-1400. Their website at oip.hawaii.gov has model request forms and guidance on what to include in a UIPA submission. You can also use the request submission page at law.hawaii.gov.
Criminal history records fall under a separate law. HRS Chapter 846 governs how criminal history data is maintained, who can access it, and what restrictions apply. Under HRS Section 846-9, conviction records are public and may be shared without limit. Non-conviction records are restricted to criminal justice agencies and certain authorized organizations. Unauthorized sharing of criminal history data is a criminal offense under Chapter 846. Individuals have the right to review their own records and challenge accuracy through the HCJDC Access and Review process.
Note: UIPA covers civilian government records only. Records held by the U.S. Army or other federal military agencies are subject to the federal Freedom of Information Act, not Hawaii's UIPA, and must be requested through separate federal channels.
Honolulu County Police Records
Schofield Barracks is in Honolulu County. All civilian police records for the surrounding area go through HPD, which serves the entire county. For county-level resources, contact details for other police stations, and more on how Honolulu County handles public records requests, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are close to Schofield Barracks. Each one falls within Honolulu County and HPD jurisdiction for civilian police records.