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behavior can no longer be allowed to occur," said State
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Safety and welfare of forest users like hunters, hikers, DLNR employees, researchers and flower gatherers is a priority for our
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On 4-wheels, by boat and on foot - DLNR police officers were on patrol - enforcing new rules at the
Kaneohe sandbar, including a ban on alcohol. In response to overcrowding and incidents involving drugs and alcohol at the sandbar, the state stepped in to keep the crowds calm. "We recognize this
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Officers patrol 3,000,000 acres (12,000 km) of state ocean waters, 3,200,000 acres (13,000 km) of state land or conservation land, and 750 miles (1,210 km) of coast line. Statewide, there are approximately 120 conservation officers divided among six islands.
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In 2010 DLNR Police had about 100 officers used to patrol from the mountains tops to 3 miles off shore. They also have 20 boats and 2 jet skis which are used statewide. The breakdown of
Officers by island is: Oahu-42, Big Island-22, Maui County-22 and Kauai 14.
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