Ms. Bev Baligad, JD, was our guest speaker at the September meeting. As the Director of Compliance at UH West O‘ahu and Chair of Threat Team Hawaii (TTH), she shared TTH’s mission, how to access their support, and ways to join the General Stakeholder group. For more information, you can contact TTH through the Hawaii Fusion Center.

Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm was our guest speaker at the August meeting. Many of you may remember him from his impactful tenure as a Honolulu Circuit Court Judge, where he pioneered the nationally recognized HOPE Probation program. During the meeting, he gave us an insightful overview of the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, highlighting both the achievements and ongoing efforts of his office. Thank you, Judge Alm, for your time and for sharing your leadership with Honolulu!

Director Yabuta, who previously served as the Maui County Chief of Police, is now leading HIDTA Hawaii. He shared the history and mission of the 33 HIDTAs across the country and discussed the challenges of controlling the import of illegal narcotics into our island home. Thank you, Director Yabuta, for serving as our guest speaker and educating us.

The ASIS Hawaii Chapter invites you to attend their Holiday Party where we will install our new leaders for 2024! There will be food, fun and fellowship to share. Holiday give-a-ways too!