Drug Nuisance Abatement Unit (DNAU)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Report immediate drug crime in progress: 9-1-1
Report drug-related issues to KPD: 808-246-8300
Contact DNAU Investigators: 808-241-1926
Email: prosecutor@kauai.gov
WHAT IS OUR JOB?
Discourage illegal drug usage on Kaua‘i by reminding LANDLORDS that it’s THEIR RESPONSIBILITY to PROHIBIT illegal activity on their PROPERTIES
HOW DO WE GET IT DONE?
Working with police, prosecutors and the community, we will identify the MOST SERIOUS landlord offenders
We will use every LEGAL means, including INJUNCTION and FORFEITURES to STOP illegal drug activity
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
USE TOUGH LOVE if illegal drug use is found in YOUR family (IT NOT EASY but it MUST BE DONE! – we can offer suggestions)
BE INTOLERANT TO DRUG ACTIVITY IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
BE VOCAL and TAKE ACTION!
REPORT DRUG ACTIVITY TO KPD OR DNAU INVESTIGATORS.
GET INVOLVED!
Join your local community association
Be OUR EYES AND EARS and report observed ILLEGAL DRUG activity to the KPD
Sign anti-drug NEIGHBORHOOD petitions or letters that are sent to PROPERTY OWNERS where drug dealers reside
Contact local Council members and let them know what’s going on
REALITY CHECK
It is IMPOSSIBLE for the Police and Prosecutors to RESOLVE the DRUG PROBLEM alone!
The ENTIRE community must WORK TOGETHER with law enforcement to STOP ILLEGAL DRUG USAGE.
Law enforcement has limitations regarding what it can or can’t do. BE PATIENT and try to understand that the police must follow DUE PROCESS.
The ILLEGAL DRUG problem didn’t happen overnight. Expect the same amount of time it took to become a problem for it to be STOPPED.
What to do if you suspect someone is dealing drugs in your neighborhood?
Do not confront a suspected drug dealer or user.
People under the influence of a narcotic can suffer from hallucination, paranoia, and other adverse reactions from drug use.
If confronted by a drug dealer or user contact 911 immediately.
If you suspect someone is dealing drugs in your neighborhood you can call the Kaua‘i Police Department Crime Stoppers at 808-246-8300 and ask to file a complaint.
Information needed to help investigators with your complaint includes:
Location: Exact address (if possible) or description of location
Suspects: Names – full names, any personal information will help
Description: Height, weight, hair color, eye color, complexion, type of clothing worn, ethnic background
Vehicles: License plate numbers (Hawaii, California, etc.) of any vehicles used. Description of vehicles (color, 2 or 4 door, etc.)
Drugs: Type of drug that you believe is being sold or used
Activity: What type of activity is happening to make you believe that possible drug dealing is occurring:
Vehicles coming and going at all hours, Loud parties all the time, People coming and going frequently
Date and Time: Note the time that the illegal activity is occurring (Example: During the morning hours between 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. This helps the investigators)
Contact Information: Complaints can be made anonymously, but a name and contact number can greatly help investigators
All information is kept confidential
CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS
Report immediate drug crime in progress: 9-1-1
Report drug-related issues to KPD: 808-246-8300
Contact DNAU Investigators: 808-241-1926
Email: prosecutor@kauai.gov