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root of crime problems in this County and to increase the involvement of community members in a <br /> partnership with police to help create a safer environment. Matching funds have also been <br /> allocated from our asset forfeiture account. <br /> As in previous yeazs, our efforts in traffic enforcement and apprehension of drivers under the <br /> influence of alcohol and drugs will continue to be emphasized in order to reduce traffic accidents <br /> and minimize the death toll on our island's highways. Although Federal and State funding <br /> reductions eliminated one of two traffic positions, we endeavor to carry out the necessary traffic <br /> enforcement measures to curtail serious injury accidents. <br /> In conclusion, the Department realizes that the County of Hawaii is experiencing an austere <br /> economic climate. The Depaztment is doing its part by trying to operate more economically and <br /> efficiently, yet striving to serve the ever increasing needs of the public. We continue to operate <br /> with a shortage of personnel, an overworked staff and antiquated equipment. We have made <br /> sincere efforts to hold costs down without seriouslyjeopazdizing police operations. However, <br /> some increases are mandated by law and others aze unavoidable operating costs. We have pared <br /> down our budget proposal to bare minimum and in some cases less than minimum in order to <br /> comply with mandated restrictions. We will continue our efforts in crime prevention programs <br /> and traffic enforcement within the confines of our budget. Despite a no-frills budget proposal and <br /> an uncertainty of future funding, we are hopeful that we will be able to provide the citizens of <br /> <br /> Hawaii County the highest level of police service. <br /> 7 <br /> <br />