Special Duty Section

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HPD officers on Special Duty assignments are primarily hired to maintain order, provide security, facilitate traffic flow, and take action against violations of the law.

If you would like to hire an officer for a Special Duty assignment, please place your order with the Special Duty Section at least ten (10) working days prior to your event. You must follow up with the Special Duty Section during normal business hours to find out if your request was filled.

-Disclaimer- Your ability to hire off-duty police officers is at the sole discretion of the Honolulu Police Department. We also reserve the right to decline job requests that may be deemed inappropriate for police officers.

Contact Information:

The Honolulu Police Department
Major Events Division – Special Duty Section
801 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Telephone: (808)723-3575
Fax Number: (808)768-1699

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday (Except State and Federal Holidays)

Emergency Special Duty Request:

An emergency job is an event which poses potential danger to the public (e.g. water main break, downed power line, etc.).

Please call: (800)916-1383 for emergency jobs only.