Kauai Police Unveil State-of-the-Art Training Facility

New MILO Training Range allows officers to practice real-time, high-risk scenarios in a controlled setting.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Kauai Police Department (KPD) has officially unveiled its new MILO Training Range, a state-of-the-art facility that allows officers to engage in real-time, immersive training scenarios including traffic stops, active shooter responses, domestic disturbances, and mental health crises. The new indoor range replaces a remote, weather-dependent outdoor facility and enables officers to transition directly from training to patrol duties.

Why it matters

The new training facility is part of KPD's long-term effort to modernize officer training and enhance readiness. Unlike traditional shooting ranges, the MILO system is built to train officers not just in technical skills, but in making the right decisions under pressure to keep the community safe.

The details

The MILO Training Range features a four-lane, 100-foot rifle-ready layout alongside an interactive training simulator. Instructors can tailor scenarios in real time based on officer responses, creating dynamic, realistic training rather than repetitive, static drills. The on-site location enables officers to move directly from training to patrol duties.

  • KPD officially unveiled the new MILO Training Range in late 2025.
  • The project began in 2018 as part of KPD's long-term effort to modernize training.

The players

Kauai Police Department (KPD)

The local law enforcement agency on the island of Kauai, Hawaii.

Kalani Ke

Chief of the Kauai Police Department.

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What they’re saying

“Policing is more than just technical skill; its about making the right decisions in rapidly evolving situations. True readiness comes from being prepared mentally and physically, before the call comes in. Training this way ensures our officers are prepared for any situation and equipped to keep our community safe.”

— Kalani Ke, Chief (The Garden Island)

What’s next

The Kauai Police Department is currently hiring police officers, dispatchers, public safety workers and other civil service positions. Officer salaries range from $76,000 to over $118,000, with a robust benefits package.

The takeaway

Kauai's new state-of-the-art MILO Training Range represents a proactive approach to police training, equipping officers with the decision-making skills and real-world preparedness to respond effectively to a wide range of high-risk scenarios and keep the community safe.