The Hawai‘i County Police Department’s (HPD) Hilo Community Policing Section and the Hawai‘i Island Police Activity League (HIPAL) held its 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at the Pana‘ewa Gym in Hilo on February 17, 18, and 19, 2023.
During the three-day tournament, more than 180 students, ranging from fourth graders to high school students, played in six divisions, including varsity girls, varsity boys, and brackets for tenth grade, eighth grade, sixth grade, and a fourth grade. The event was organized by Community Policing Officer Darren Abalos in coordination with retired HPD Major Randy Apele. HPD Photo