In January 2003, Police Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna appointed a Strategic Planning Committee composed of management personnel to collectively revise the Police Department's mission and vision statements, based on the department's core values, and devise ways to improve the performance of the department to better serve the community.

Committee members were charged with the responsibility of coming up with statements succinctly expressing the vision and mission of the Hawaii County Police Department. The vision statement was to describe a desired future, and the mission statement was to provide direction for the department. The committee members agreed on the following:

Mission Statement

The employees of the Hawaii Police Department are committed to preserving the Spirit of Aloha. We will work cooperatively with the community to enforce the laws, preserve peace, and provide a safe environment.

Vision Statement

The Hawaii Police Department is committed to providing the highest quality of police service and forming partnerships with the community to achieve public satisfaction making the Big Island a safe place to live, visit, and conduct business.

Core Values

Integrity
Professionalism
Compassion
Teamwork
Community Satisfaction