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Will The HPD Scandal Jump-Start Police Reform In The Legislature?
So far, lawmakers have failed to establish a standards and training board and lift the secrecy in police misconduct cases.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Another Guilty Plea In Federal Police Corruption Investigation
UPDATED: Prosecutors say Ransen Taito was a victim of Katherine Kealoha’s financial crimes, but he helped her cover them up anyway.
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Woman Sues Hawaii For Hiring Ex-Cop Who Then Assaulted Her
The Department of Land and Natural Resources ignored HPD’s warnings not to hire Ethan Ferguson.
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Suits Against Honolulu Cops Cite ‘Culture Of Silence’ At HPD
An attorney says the incidents that injured his clients could have been prevented if officers had been disciplined in the past.
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New Police Chief Reassigns Union President To Patrol Shift
Susan Ballard says she had concerns with how the department’s Peer Support Unit was led by SHOPO chief Tenari Maafala.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell Builds A New-Look Police Commission
His nomination of Shannon Alivado, if confirmed, would mean all seven commissioners would be his appointees.
Hawaii AG Won’t File Charges In Toddler Abuse Case
UPDATED: Peyton Valiente almost died from injuries suffered at a day care, and the Honolulu Police Department acknowledged botching the investigation.
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Councilman Wants A Piece Of The Action In Picking Police Commissioners
Ikaika Anderson seeks to change the selection process for the Honolulu police and fire commissions, whose members are now mayoral appointees.
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Did Honolulu Police Go Too Far In The Case Of This Man’s Death?
Sheldon Haleck died after a struggle with police in 2015. He was on meth. He refused to get out of the road. Police say they took appropriate actions.
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New Kealoha Defense Tactic: Going After ‘Mainland Prosecutors’
A federal judge pushed back the trial date until June due to the complexity of the case and sheer volume of the evidence.