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This Resolution formally requests that various state law enforcement agencies, specifically the Department of the Attorney General, the Sheriff Division of the Department of Public Safety, and the Harbors Division of the Department of Transportation, work together with the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to help DOCARE fulfill its important mission. DOCARE is tasked with protecting and managing Hawaii's natural, cultural, and historic resources, which are vital for both current and future generations, but it faces limitations due to a small number of officers. The resolution highlights instances where these limited resources have led to challenges in enforcing laws related to state lands, parks, and coastal areas, underscoring the need for broader collaboration to ensure these valuable resources are adequately protected.