Kaua‘i Police Department

Kauai County Police Officers

“The Kauaʻi Police Department envisions a community that is free from the fear of crime; where our citizens and visitors trust, believe and have confidence that our employees shall provide the highest level of professional services.”

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Traffic Enforcement

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT  2026  2025 2024
TOTAL MOVING  927  7,453 9,067
SPEEDING  223  1,367 2,363
MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE  20  170 356
ALL OTHER MOVING  376  3,202 4,382
OVUII  26  136 197
TOTAL SEAT BELT & CHILD RESTRAINT  70  396 556
FATALITIES  4  8 8

* Statistical data as of 05/14/2026.

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Department Head

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Chief of Police Rudy Tai

Chief Rudy Tai was sworn in on March 9, 2026, as the Kaua‘i Police Department’s 9th Chief of Police. A law enforcement leader with 35+ years of experience, he previously served as Deputy Chief of the San Diego Police Department and currently serves as President of the National Association of Asian American Law Enforcement Commanders.