Safe & SOUND WESTSIDE
In November 2024, the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Honolulu Police Department began foundational work to implement Safe & Sound Westside, a place-based public safety strategy focused on the Leeward Coast of Oʻahu from Kahe to Ka’ena.
Safe & Sound Westside integrates community-informed law enforcement with coordinated resources, prevention-focused programming, and cross-agency collaboration to improve safety and overall community wellness. The initiative mirrors the core principles of the nationally recognized Weed & Seed framework, first brought to Oʻahu by Prosecutor Steve Alm in 1998. It is the fifth location on O’ahu to implement the strategy following the Weed & Seed sites in Kalihi-Palama/Chinatown/Ala Moana, ʻEwa Beach, and Waipahu, as well as Safe & Sound Waikīkī. In December 2025, Safe & Sound Westside officially launched the “sound” component of the initiative, expanding prevention, outreach, and partnership efforts in coordination with enforcement. We encourage you to visit the site regularly for updates on progress, new events, and how you can get involved.
Read through our first edition of the quarterly Safe & Sound Westside Newsletter below!
Our Commitment to the Community
We remain committed to an approach that prioritizes community safety, collaboration, transparency, and responsiveness. Our focus remains on addressing immediate safety concerns while investing in long-term solutions rooted in accountability, coordination, collaboration, and community trust.
| Year | SSWS Arrests1 (felony & misdemeanor) |
|---|---|
| 2024 (Nov. 1 – Dec. 31) | 206 |
| 2025 | 1520 |
| 2026 (as of April 17) | 390 |
| Approximate total: | 2116 |
The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney was honored to support and participate in recent community events across the Westside, reinforcing the importance of presence, partnership, and collaboration for a Safe & Sound community:
Safe & Sound Westside strategy is driven by community input and values open communication and continued partnership. If you are a community member, organization, or stakeholder interested in learning more, collaborating, or sharing concerns, we welcome the opportunity to connect.
Email: SSWestside@honolulu.gov
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