The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) Internet website
(http://www.honolulupd.org) is the official site for
all web pages representing the department, spotlighting
positive programs of the department that build trust;
reduce crime; create a safe environment; and enhance the quality of life.

DEFINITIONS

Internet: A worldwide network of interconnected
computers.

Web page: An electronic document that is
generally viewed on a computer screen.

World Wide Web: A collection of web pages (sites)
on the Internet using electronic documents.

HPD Internet website: An Internet account where
departmental pages and graphics are stored for
access on the World Wide Web.

Web browser: A computer program that is used to
view web pages.

HTML file: A plain text file with HyperText Markup
Language (HTML) codes, which are interpreted by a
web browser to display the text and/or graphics on
a computer screen.

RESPONSIBILITY

A. The commander of the Virtual Unit, Office
of the Chief, shall be responsible for the HPD
Internet website. The commander may use the
expertise and assistance of any departmental
employee in developing and maintaining the Internet website, such as:

1. Creating new pages;

2. Reviewing materials, text, graphics, and HTML
files submitted for the site; and

3. Keeping the web pages timely and accurate.

B. The Chief of Police, via the Virtual Unit, shall
review and give final approval to each web page
prior to its inclusion in the HPD Internet website.

For elements authorized to post content directly to
their divisional web pages, the content shall first
be reviewed and approved by the element commanders.

PROCEDURES

A. No employee shall create any web page, which
represents or purports to represent any element
or division of the HPD without first obtaining
permission from the Chief of Police or the
commander of the Virtual Unit.

B. All pages placed on the HPD Internet website
shall be suitable for viewing by the public.

1. Confidential material shall not be included on any web page.

2. The contents of any web page shall conform
to all applicable laws and departmental directives.

3. The contents of any web page shall not be
associated with any commercial or profit-making
activity unless approved by the Chief of Police.

4. Political endorsements are prohibited.

C. Departmental web pages should be of general
interest to the public and inform, educate, and
be a positive influence for viewers on the World Wide Web.

D. Each web page shall follow a standard format
for consistency and easy identification as representing
the department.

E. Links to other pages shall be reviewed periodically
to ensure the following:

1. They are still active and valid;

2. They are related to some aspect of law enforcement
or criminal justice; and

3. They further the department’s mission statement.

F. All departmental personnel may contribute
articles or pages to the HPD Internet website.
The commander of the Virtual Unit shall ensure
that the submission meets the requirements and
shall assist the submitter in preparing the HTML
file(s), if necessary.

G. Specific procedures and responsibilities for
updating divisional web pages and handling e-mail
received via the HPD Internet website can be found
in Policy 5.13, HPD INTERNET WEB PAGES, ON-LINE
REPORTING, AND E MAILBOX SYSTEM.