HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Law enforcement leaders are mulling over ways to address the rising number of attacks on Honolulu police officers.

The Honolulu Police Department reported there was a 20 percent increase in assaults on its officers so far this year compared to last year.

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During Friday night football at Farrington High School, two officers were attacked mid-game .

The pair was trying to break up a large fight when an 18-year-old woman struck one of them in the face.

A 38-year-old man kicked the other in the groin.

“There should be no tolerance for this type of behavior. I mean, if you’re willing to assault a uniformed police officer, you’re willing to assault anybody,” said retired H

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