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That Cop Pulling You Over May Soon Be A State Deputy Sheriff Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

That Cop Pulling You Over May Soon Be A State Deputy Sheriff

Traditionally the sheriffs have done little traffic enforcement, but that may change on O驶ahu highways.

Here’s How A Second Trump Term May Impact 贬补飞补颈驶颈 Police David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Here’s How A Second Trump Term May Impact 贬补飞补颈驶颈 Police

Police officials are taking a wait-and-see attitude as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office after pledging to be tough on crime. Civil rights advocates are worried about criminal justice reform efforts.

A Year After Her Daughter’s Killing, A Mother Fights For Change Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

A Year After Her Daughter’s Killing, A Mother Fights For Change

After a year of grieving, Theresa Cachuela’s mother is ready to talk about the domestic violence leading up to her daughter’s killing. Her daughter sought help in the weeks before her husband fatally shot her.

Farrington High To Reopen After Shooting Wednesday Morning David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Farrington High To Reopen After Shooting Wednesday Morning

Additional security will be on the high school campus for the remainder of the week.

West Oahu Has A Domestic Violence Crisis. The Cost Of Living Makes It Worse David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

West Oahu Has A Domestic Violence Crisis. The Cost Of Living Makes It Worse

Addressing the problem will take more than an increased police presence.

911 Outage Complicated By Failure Of Backup System, Honolulu Police Say David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

911 Outage Complicated By Failure Of Backup System, Honolulu Police Say

Police described a cascade of problems that led to a delay in informing the public about the outage.

Honolulu Police Shooting Lawsuit Heads To Court After Settlement Stalls (Screenshot/Olelo TV/2024)

Honolulu Police Shooting Lawsuit Heads To Court After Settlement Stalls

The City Council declined to vote on a $1.5 million settlement in the lawsuit over the killing of Lindani Myeni amid strong opposition from law enforcement officials.

Honolulu Police Shooting Suspect Is Charged Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Honolulu Police Shooting Suspect Is Charged

The man, who allegedly shot at police then was seriously injured after officers fired back, is being held on $1 million bail.

HPD Arrests Man Accused Of Shooting At Police Officers In Kalihi Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

HPD Arrests Man Accused Of Shooting At Police Officers In Kalihi

Officers shot the suspect multiple times. He was transported to the hospital in serious condition.

Settlements Recommended For Honolulu Liquor Commission And Police Lawsuits Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Settlements Recommended For Honolulu Liquor Commission And Police Lawsuits

The City Council still needs to approve the $670,000 settlement over a lawsuit against the liquor commission and $150,000 for the family of a girl who was arrested.