Honolulu County Police Records

Honolulu County police records are maintained by the Honolulu Police Department and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, and include arrest logs, incident reports, and criminal history files covering the entire island of Oahu. You can request a report directly from HPD, search conviction records online through the state eCrim system, or visit the public access site at HPD headquarters on South Beretania Street to get a criminal history printout. This page explains where each type of record is held, what the request process involves, what the law says about access, and where to go for court and detention records tied to Honolulu County cases.

Honolulu County Police Department Overview

The Honolulu Police Department is the sole municipal law enforcement agency for Honolulu County. It serves the entire island of Oahu, which means one department handles both the dense urban core of downtown Honolulu and rural communities on the North Shore. HPD is one of the larger departments in the United States by number of sworn officers. The main headquarters sits at 801 South Beretania Street in Honolulu, and that same address hosts the public access site where you can get criminal history printouts.

For non-emergency matters, call HPD at (808) 529-3111. The line is TDD accessible for callers who are deaf or hard of hearing. For emergencies, call 911. Do not call the non-emergency line if a crime is in progress, a suspect is still present, or someone is at risk of harm. The non-emergency number handles things like noise complaints, minor traffic matters, and questions about existing reports.

HPD tracks seven index crimes each year: murder, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny and theft, and motor vehicle theft. Data on these crimes is compiled and reported annually. The department also maintains records on all arrests made by its officers, which feed into the statewide criminal history system run by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center.

The HPD official site is shown below. It is the starting point for most Honolulu County police records requests, report filing, and district-level contact information.

The Honolulu Police Department website provides access to online report filing, patrol district contacts, policy documents, and the Recent Highlights incident log.

HPD covers the full island of Oahu, making it the primary law enforcement contact for all communities across Honolulu County regardless of how urban or rural the area is.

HPD Patrol Districts in Honolulu County

HPD divides Oahu into eight patrol districts. Each district has its own station and command staff. Knowing which district covers your area helps when you need to contact the right office for a specific incident or report. District boundaries follow major roads and geographic features across the island.

District 1 covers Downtown Honolulu, running from the Pali Highway to Punahou Street. This is the core urban area and includes the state capitol, Chinatown, and the waterfront. District 5 handles Kalihi, Kapalama, and Moanalua, which are residential and commercial neighborhoods west of downtown. District 6 is the Waikiki district, bounded by the Ala Wai Canal to the west and Diamond Head to the east. District 7 covers East Honolulu from Punahou Street out to Makapuu Point but does not include Waikiki.

District 2 handles the central and north parts of the island, covering Mililani, Wahiawa, and the North Shore. The command office for District 2 is at the Wahiawa Police Station, and the Community Policing Team can be reached at (808) 723-8710. More information about District 2 services is at honolulupd.org/d2/. District 3 runs from Red Hill out to Kaena Point on the west side, covering Pearl City, Waipahu, Ewa, Ewa Beach, and Makakilo. District 4 is the Windward side, taking in Kaneohe, Kailua, and Kahuku. District 8 covers the Leeward coast including Waianae and the newer development in Kapolei.

The HPD District 2 page provides station details, community program contacts, and crime prevention resources for the Mililani, Wahiawa, and North Shore areas.

District 2 covers Mililani, Wahiawa, and the North Shore, with the community policing team stationed at Wahiawa to serve that broad geographic area.

How to Get Honolulu County Police Records

HPD offers an online citizen report system for certain non-emergency incidents. You can use it to file a report for things like minor theft, vandalism, or lost property when no suspect is known, no one was hurt, and the incident took place on Oahu. After you submit the request online, an officer calls you back from (808) 768-0000. That number does not accept incoming calls, so pick up when it rings. The online system is not for emergencies, and you cannot use it if a suspect is present or known, or if the incident involved a motor vehicle collision.

The HPD police reports page explains the online citizen report process and lists which types of incidents are eligible for the online system versus which ones require an officer response.

The online citizen report system handles non-emergency situations and connects you with an officer callback, while in-person and mail requests cover situations that fall outside what the online system allows.

For copies of existing police reports, the request process follows Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act under HRS Section 92F-1 and related sections. In general, you contact HPD with the report number, date of incident, and your identifying information. Agencies have 10 business days to respond to written records requests. Redacted copies are standard. HPD removes personal details about uninvolved parties such as home addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth. Your own information stays in the report. The Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement's UIPA request page explains the written request process and what to include when asking for state law enforcement records.

HPD's written policy on police reports is published online. You can read the full policy at honolulupd.org/policy/policy-police-reports/ to understand what types of reports are released, what is withheld, and how the department handles requests for active case files.

Note: Reports tied to open investigations may not be released until the case closes. Victims sometimes have an option to request partial copies before that point for insurance purposes.

HPD Recent Highlights Incident System

HPD publishes a running log of notable incidents through its Recent Highlights system. You can reach it at hpdb.honolulu.gov. Each incident posted there stays live for 72 hours before being moved to the archive. The searchable archive covers the past two weeks, so you can look back at recent activity across Oahu.

The table on the highlights page shows five columns: a click-to-open link, a status label, the offense type, the location, and the date uploaded. Status entries are either "Initial" for the first posting or "UPDATE" if more information has been added. Offense categories covered include robbery, theft, assault, sex assault, unattended death, abuse, and burglary. The system covers incidents from all HPD districts, so entries come from Waikiki, Kalihi, Ewa Beach, Wahiawa, Mililani, Kapolei, and other areas across the island. It is not a complete log of all calls for service but rather a selected set of incidents HPD chooses to highlight for public awareness.

The HPD Recent Highlights page shows the most recent notable incidents logged by the department across all Honolulu County patrol districts.

Incidents are posted for 72 hours on the main page, and the archive keeps two weeks of highlights searchable so you can review recent activity by offense type and location.

Public Access Site and Criminal History in Honolulu County

HPD headquarters at 801 South Beretania Street is one of six public access sites across Hawaii where you can get a criminal history printout in person. The phone number for the HPD public access site is (808) 529-3191. Each printout costs $25. This is not a background check through a private company. It is a direct search of the HCJDC criminal history database, the same one used at all six statewide sites.

To run a name-based search, you need to bring the subject's full name, date of birth, social security number, and sex. Name checks carry an inherent limitation: if someone was arrested under a different name, the search may not find it. The HCJDC also offers fingerprint-based checks, which are more reliable. For fingerprint options, contact the HCJDC office directly at 465 S. King Street, Room 102, Honolulu, phone (808) 587-3279.

The HCJDC public access sites page lists all six locations statewide with addresses, phone numbers, and hours.

Cash is not accepted at any public access site. Bring a credit or debit card, or a money order or cashier's check. Card payments carry a 3% non-refundable service fee. Results show only conviction records under HRS Section 846-9. Non-conviction records, such as arrests that were dismissed or not prosecuted, are restricted and not available through public access searches. If no record is found, you receive a "No Criminal Convictions Found" result, which is a valid and official outcome.

Note: The HCJDC and the HPD public access site both cover Hawaii-only records. Arrests and convictions from other states or federal courts do not appear in these searches.

Court Records in Honolulu County

The First Circuit Court handles criminal and civil cases for Honolulu County. The courthouse is at 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone (808) 539-4700. This is where cases that originate with HPD arrests eventually land if charges are filed. The court clerk's office keeps the official case files, dockets, and judgments.

You can search court records online at no cost through eCourt Kokua, the Hawaii State Judiciary's public access system at courts.state.hi.us. The system runs 24 hours a day and covers criminal, civil, and traffic cases from all Hawaii counties. Search by name or case number. Results show charges filed, hearing dates, case status, and judgments. Some records are sealed or restricted by court order and will not appear. The related Ho'ohiki tool on the same site lets you search by party name, case number, or filing date range, and you can create an account to save searches and receive notifications about case activity.

For certified copies of court documents, you need to make a separate request through the clerk's office at the First Circuit Court. Certified copies cannot be printed from eCourt Kokua. Contact (808) 539-4700 for fee information and instructions on how to submit a copy request. Public access terminals are also available at the courthouse for in-person searching if you prefer not to use the online system.

Inmate and Detention Records for Honolulu County

The Oahu Community Correctional Center, or OCCC, is the primary pretrial detention facility for Honolulu County. It sits in Honolulu and holds approximately 950 people at capacity. Most of those held at OCCC are individuals who have been arrested and charged but have not yet posted bail. Sentenced inmates may be transferred to other state facilities.

To look up an inmate held at OCCC or any other Hawaii state facility, use the offender database at dps.hawaii.gov. You can search by name or identification number. Results show custody status, the facility where the person is held, and projected release information where available. For questions about a specific person in custody, contact the facility directly. The Department of Public Safety also manages the Sheriff Division, which provides court security and prisoner transport statewide and holds law enforcement authority in areas without local police coverage.

Note: OCCC holds Honolulu County arrestees who cannot post bail, but sentenced individuals from Honolulu County may be placed in other state correctional facilities depending on program needs and available space.

Public Records Law and Honolulu County Police Records

Two state laws govern access to Honolulu County police records. The first is HRS Chapter 846, which covers criminal history records statewide. Under HRS Section 846-3, all Hawaii law enforcement agencies including HPD must report arrest data to the HCJDC. This reporting requirement is what makes HCJDC the authoritative source for statewide criminal history. Section 846-9 establishes that conviction information is public and can be shared without restriction. Non-conviction data, by contrast, is restricted to criminal justice agencies and entities authorized under state law. Unauthorized disclosure of criminal history information is a criminal offense under Chapter 846.

The second law is Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act, known as UIPA, at HRS Chapter 92F. Section 92F-12 requires agencies to disclose government records on request unless a specific exemption applies. Section 92F-13 lists exemptions, which include records that could interfere with active investigations or invade the privacy of individuals not involved in the matter. Agencies must respond to written requests within 10 business days. If a response is denied, Section 92F-15 allows you to seek judicial enforcement.

UIPA requests for state law enforcement records can be submitted through the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement's online request portal. For requests directed specifically at HPD, contact the department directly at 801 South Beretania Street.

If an agency denies your records request, you can file a complaint with the Office of Information Practices at 250 South Hotel Street, Suite 107, Honolulu, phone (808) 586-1400. OIP administers UIPA statewide and issues formal opinions on whether agency denials were proper. The office also provides model records request forms and guidance on how to structure a UIPA submission. Individuals have the right to view their own criminal history and challenge inaccurate entries through the HCJDC Access and Review process.

Cities in Honolulu County

All communities on Oahu fall under Honolulu County jurisdiction. HPD handles police records for each of these cities. Select a city to find local contact details and records request guidance.

Other Hawaii Counties

Hawaii has four other counties, each with its own police department and records process. If the incident occurred outside Oahu, the county below that covers that area is your starting point.