Operation Weed and Seed Hawaii

From dKosopedia

Operation Weed and Seed, according to the Department of Justice, "is foremost a strategy--rather than a grant program-- which aims to prevent, control, and reduce violent crime, drug abuse, and gang activity in targeted high-crime neighborhoods across the country. Weed and Seed sites range in size from several neighborhood blocks to 15 square miles."

"The strategy involves a two-pronged approach: law enforcement agencies and prosecutors cooperate in "weeding out" criminals who participate in violent crime and drug abuse, attempting to prevent their return to the targeted area; and "seeding" brings human services to the area, encompassing prevention, intervention, treatment, and neighborhood revitalization."

"A community-orientated policing component bridges weeding and seeding strategies. Officers obtain helpful information from area residents for weeding efforts while they aid residents in obtaining information about community revitalization and seeding resources."

Hawaii has four Weed and Seed sites, three on Oahu (Ewa, Kalihi/Palama/Chinatown and Waipahu) and one on the Big Island (Pahoa/Kaohe Homestead).