Definitions
HRS §353C-1
in effect353C-1. Definitions
Whenever used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Crisis intervention officer" means a
law enforcement officer who has been trained and certified to recognize and
communicate with an individual who is in crisis or suffering from some form of
impairment, whether from dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or any physical,
developmental, cognitive, psychological, or substance use disorder influencing
their behavior. Training and certification standards shall be determined with
the department of health.
"Department" means the department of law
enforcement.
"Director" means the director of law
enforcement.
[L 1989, c 211, pt of §6; am L 2022, c 278, §17; am L 2024, c 86,
§6]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol07_Ch0346-0398/HRS0353C/HRS_0353C-0001.htmFetched: 11/10/2026