Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
HPD Hopes To Add Nearly 300 Officers By Next Summer Amid Ongoing Staffing Concerns
HPD Interim Chief Rade Vanic said the department plans to add 70 new officers by July and another 225 in the following fiscal year.
Hawaii News Now
Kenneth Silva Appointed To Honolulu Police Commission
Former fire chief will fill the lone vacancy on the seven-member police commission.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Honolulu Settles Four Law Enforcement Lawsuits
The parties chose to settle the cases instead of going to trial.
Civil Beat
There Are Widespread Reports of Sex Trafficking, So Why No Convictions?
Few state resources have been dedicated to combatting traffickers.
Hawaii News Now/2019
Honolulu To Pay Millions More In Case Of Police Chase Gone Wrong
The fatal crash caused the deaths of three people and injured others.
Honolulu Police Commission/2021
HPD Chief Disputes ‘Inaccurate’ SHOPO Patrol Staffing Criticism
Chief Rade Vanic said the department has explored multiple ways to bolster police patrols across the island.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Lack Of HPD Patrols Jeopardizes Public Safety, Police Union Says
The statewide police union says the Honolulu Police Department is “turning a blind eye to the problem.”
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Experts Say HPD Report Fails To Review Tactics Used In Deadly 2020 Standoff
HPD increased training following the Hibiscus Drive shooting but did not update its policies.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Lee Cataluna: HPD Needs A Superstar As Its Next Police Chief
You have a chance to weigh in on the selection of the new Honolulu Police Chief. Any box you choose is the right one.
Honolulu Police Commission/2022
Honolulu Police Commission Calls For Public Input On Next Police Chief
The commission plans to survey public opinion in the ongoing search for Honolulu’s next chief of police.