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This Concurrent Resolution urges the allocation of more funding and personnel to increase the visible presence of police officers on the Waianae Coast, a historically and culturally significant area on Oahu that is experiencing population growth. It also calls for the creation of a new, separate police district specifically for Waianae, which would encompass the area from Nanakuli to Kaena Point, distinct from the current District 8 that combines Waianae with Kapolei and Ewa. The resolution highlights concerns about rising crime rates in the existing District 8, which has seen the highest numbers of murders and aggravated assaults on Oahu, and emphasizes the need to enhance public safety for residents, businesses, and visitors in Waianae. Additionally, it specifically requests an increase in staffing and resources for the Waianae Coast Community Policing Team, a group already working on crime prevention and community engagement.