I have always been a supporter of first responders. These are men and women wearing various uniforms who take an oath to protect and serve no matter what the cost
The Police Services Officer program operates like a paid apprenticeship and is aimed at high schoolers who don’t plan to go to college, community college students or others who may not yet meet all of the requirements to qualify for the Honolulu Police Academy.
HPD accepts between 50 to 100 recruits per Police Academy class. Currently, the application process takes about three to six months, a faster turnaround than in years past.