Why is Hawaii the only state that does not have state police?

Answer 1

Well, Hawaii uses their State of Hawaii Sheriff's Office to act as their state-wide law enforcement agency. I'm not actually sure why this is different, but it is. Probably since their state is actually a series of islands, it is just easier to break up the control to those sections. Each of the four seperate counties has its own police force though.

Answer 2

I hate to break the news but their never was a Hawaii 5-0 except on television. I'm sure police officers in Hawaii are sick of the term.

Answer 3

Hope this helps ................................


The Hawaii State Police, often called "Hawaii 5-0," is an elite law enforcement unit created under the Governor's office and the State Police Commission. It is tasked with investigating organized crime, computer crime, politically sensitive "redball" cases, cases involving interisland crime, and providing security to officials of the Hawaii state government. They are headquartered in the basement of Iolani Palace.

Answer 4

i think you need to ask why does hawaii have an interstate system when they dont have an "interstate" structure.....

Actually I am perplexed as to why they dont have state police...what was the hawaii 5-O thing on tv...ya know..."book em dano" Was I lied to all those years ago? I now feel betrayed...Jack Lord is no longer my dream monkey!!!!

seriously I have no clue but will wait for an answer.

Answer 5

Actually if u wanna get technical Hawai'i isnt the only state. I mean look at Cali, they have a Highway Patrol, not a state police. Some states have a State Bureau of Investigation.

Answer 6

What about McGarrit 5-0?