Kaua‘i Police Department

Kauai County Police Officers

“The Kaua‘i Police Department envisions a community that is free from the fear of crime; where our citizens and visitors trust, believe and have confidence that our employees shall provide the highest level of professional services.”

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Check out our 2023 Year in Review! This newsletter highlights our achievements and ongoing efforts to safeguard and serve the people of Kaua‘i with excellence and integrity.

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Traffic Enforcement

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023  2024 
TOTAL MOVING 6,235 5,946 4,898 8,708 7,416 7,231  9,067
SPEEDING 1,312 1,034 1,588 3,200 2,369  2,108  2,363
MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE 464 217 163 626 336  332  356
ALL OTHER MOVING 4,459 4,695 3,147 4,882 3,519  3,711  4,382
OVUII 147 141 114 114 147  241  197
TOTAL SEAT BELT & CHILD RESTRAINT 589 417 391 621 396 442   556
FATALITIES 9 15 7 2 3  4  8

* Statistical data as of 03/13/2025.

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Department Head

Interim Kaua‘i Police Department Chief of Police, Elliott Kalani Ke.

Chief of Police Elliott Kalani Ke

Chief Ke began his KPD career in 1999, serving in various roles before being promoted to Sergeant in 2012. He rose through the ranks to become Assistant Chief in 2020. A Bethel University graduate and FBI National Academy alum, he’s earned honors including KPD Employee of the Year and Hawaiʽi Officer of the Year.