Vote411: Hawai‘i County Prosecutor Q&A

The League of Women Voters compiled a list of candidate information, which is customized based on your district.  An excerpt from my Q&A is included below. You can check out my full Q&A at Vote411.org. ⁣⁣

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Question: What program and policies would you implement as Prosecuting Attorney to reduce crime and increase public safety in the county? ⁣⁣

Answer: 1. Coordinate joint task forces with law enforcement to focus on growing concerns, such as drug distribution, domestic violence, human trafficking, prison gangs, property crimes, ag theft, and illegal firearms; 2. Enhance the use and integration of services for high-risk individuals, such as drug and mental health treatment, parenting and juvenile education, and reintegration; 3. Rejuvenate community prosecution through coordination with the Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Group; 4. Increase prosecutorial transparency and accountability; 5. Prioritize training and coordination with law enforcement and service providers; and 6. Create a Prosecutor’s office social media to provide regular updates and information to the community.⁣⁣