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HPD Law Enforcement Museum
Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for individuals and groups.
The Honolulu Police Department's law enforcement museum would like to thank the many people who visited during 2007, from our local schools and clubs to the many out of state visitors. During 2008, our museum will continue to showcase the unique history of the Honolulu Police Department.
The objective of the Honolulu Police Department's law enforcement museum is to bring about an understanding and appreciation of the history and operation of law enforcement in Hawaii and to create a spirit of cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the public.
To meet this objective the Honolulu Police Department's law enforcement museum will continue to highlight our many community programs and the accomplishments of todays officers, such as our Officer of the Year, and those members of this department that go beyond the call of duty in service to the community. The Honolulu Police Department is one of the most unique police organizations in the nation. The institution of law enforcement in Hawaii dates back to the pre-cook era under what was called the kapu system.
The Honolulu Police Departments Law Enforcement Museum depicts the evolution and history of law enforcement in Hawaii. From the first police officer (the ilamuku), to the men and women that serve our island today. Our history is as rich and diverse as the community we serve.
The HPD museum had its beginning in 1984, when the station was located at 1455 South Beretania street . From its origin the museum was a collection of antique weapons, both military and civilian. Patches from police organization around the country. Narcotics, gambling and other related displays.
Today in addition to the many items on display there are numerous photographs hanging on the walls or placed in the display cases. These photos help tell the history of the Honolulu Police Department.
To visit the Honolulu Police Department's law enforcement museum is to take a step back to our rich past and travel forward through the evolution of law enforcement, a kingdom, a nation, a territory and a state. For those who have visited the Honolulu Police Department Law Enforcement Museum, visitors to the islands and our local residents thank you.
Special thanks to the HPD employees, retirees, families and friends who have loaned or contributed uniform and equipment items, documents, and above all, shared memories that have helped to create an outstanding exhibit of our history.
We have a legacy that must not be lost. From the first police officer (`ilamuku) to our newest student officers, the Honolulu Police Department is like no other. Our law enforcement history is as unique as the community we have served since 1750.
Mahalo, (thank you)
Officer Eddie Croom
Museum Curator
