Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Lawmakers Blast System That Released Kapolei Homicide Suspect
Some in the House have called for additional investigations into the case of Michael Armstrong, who is accused of murdering a woman shortly after he was released from jail.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Bill To Ban Male Jail Guards From Strip Searching Female Inmates Advances
Senate Bill 2777 faces another hearing in the House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Lawmakers Call For More Transparency Over Police Activities
Law enforcement could be forced to provide detailed reports on felony arrests, use of force incidents and traffic stops every year.
Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2020
Lawmakers Weighing Tougher Criminal Penalties For Assaults Of Retail Workers
Employees say they are scared of some customer reactions while they enforce Covid-19 health requirements.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
House Bill Would Give Public The Right To Record Police Activity
House Bill 1591 clarifies the public鈥檚 First Amendment right to film or photograph law enforcement.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Hawaii Lawmakers Look For ‘Compromise’ On Controversial Police Seizures
Where to store confiscated property and how much taxpayers may need to pay for law enforcement programs are some of the issues getting attention from lawmakers this session.