The Council of Police and Private Security was created by the Honolulu Police Department in April 1986 under the leadership of Chief Douglas Gibb. It was inspired by national trend toward increased cooperation between public policing and private security. Since the police and private security share a common goal of preventing crime, they have a mutual interest in pooling resources and efforts.

The Council provides a forum for the exchange of views between the police and private security, develops programs of mutual interest, designs solutions to mutual problems and establishes understanding and support on matters of mutual concern.

Under the current leadership of Deputy Chief Michael Carvalho, the Council has continued to work closely with private security to achieve its goals and embodies the concept of "E Pupukahi" (We Are One).