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‘Active shooter’ briefing in Keaau

‘Active shooter’ briefing in Keaau

The Hawaii Police Department will conduct an “active shooter” presentation from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Keaau Community Center, located behind the Keaau police substation.

The presentation, which is free and open to the public, is designed to help people increase their survivability should they encounter an active shooter or other type of active violent incident.

Officers also will provide additional resources for participants followed by a question-and answer segment.

Active shooter information also is available on the Hawaii Police Department’s website, www.hawaiipolice.com, under the “Services” tab.

Sex trafficking conference slated

Hilo Aglow is hosting a Sex Trafficking Conference from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 12-13 at New Hope Christian Fellowship Puna, 15-3083 Pahoa Road.

The conference is presented by Ho‘ola Na Pua, an organization working on the Big Island to help prevent and raise awareness about sex trafficking in the community.

For more information, contact Rhoda Simeona of Hilo Aglow at 747-6560, Dawn Johansen at 464-4626 or visit www.hoolanapua.org.