Caldwell Nominates ‘Breath Of Fresh Air’ For Honolulu Police Commission
Loretta Sheehan says she wants to boost transparency and increase accountability to rebuild public trust.
Why Is It So Hard To Pass Police Reform In Hawaii?
Lawmakers concede that tougher police accountability measures haven’t been a priority despite numerous high-profile cases of serious misconduct.
Under Investigation: Kealohas Speak Out, Suggest They’re Political Targets
Honolulu’s police chief and his prosecutor wife, under a federal grand jury probe, deny allegations of corruption and abuse of power.
‘A Bum Job:’ Trust In Honolulu’s Police Commission Crumbles
Amid ongoing Police Department scandals, Mayor Kirk Caldwell must decide whether to reappoint three police commissioners whose terms are up.
Charter Change: How Easy Should It Be To Fire A Police Chief?
The Honolulu Charter Commission wants Oahu voters to consider a proposal that would strengthen the authority of the Police Commission.
Calls Grow For Reforms To Boost Police Accountability
The Honolulu Charter Commission is receiving wide-ranging proposals to beef up the Police Commission and create other ways to address officer misconduct.
Honolulu Police Commission ‘Knows Nothing’ About HPD Chief Probe
HPD Chief Louis Kealoha is in the middle of a well-publicized federal criminal investigation. But the commission isn’t convinced it’s for real.
Who’s the Special Prosecutor Investigating the Honolulu Police Chief?
Michael Wheat of California, who has handled public corruption cases in the past, is leading the FBI’s criminal investigation of the chief and his prosecutor wife.
Honolulu Police Chief Sues Ethics Commission to Stop Probe
Louis Kealoha and his wife ask a judge to stop the city Ethics Commission from investigating them over the case of a missing mailbox.
Honolulu Police Chief Under Ethics Probe Over Missing Mailbox
The Honolulu Ethics Commission is investigating whether HPD Chief Louis Kealoha abused his power to investigate the case using an elite police unit.