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A review panel wants citizens to weigh in on a department that has come under intense scrutiny over high profile incidents involving possible officer misconduct.

HPD Chief Louis Kealoha is embroiled in several high profile incidents involving misconduct within his department, yet the Honolulu Police Commission says he “exceeds expectations.”

A new report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors provides meaningful lessons that can be applied in Honolulu in light of recent problems.

The Honolulu Police Commission sent state lawmakers a short letter that did nothing to address their concerns about how Police Chief Louis Kealoha runs his department.

But the federal law enforcement agency won’t say whether it is investigating or not.

UPDATE: In a letter, four lawmakers ask the Honolulu Police Commission to appoint one to two people to help embattled Police Chief Louis Kealoha run his department.

Mayor calls chief’s stolen mailbox case “a private matter,” even though it’s the subject of a potential FBI investigation.

With an FBI probe already possible, chairman Ron Taketa said the commission will not pursue a case based on “rumor and speculation.”

UPDATE: A federal public defender says the theft charge is being dropped and alleges the police withheld evidence and falsified reports.

That’s a question being asked by lawmakers who have concerns that the agency is ineffective when it comes to handling police oversight.