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Honolulu Police Chief: George Floyd’s Death Was ‘Avoidable’ And ‘Criminal’ Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Honolulu Police Chief: George Floyd’s Death Was ‘Avoidable’ And ‘Criminal’

During the June 3 police commission meeting, the chief said many things went wrong in the Minneapolis incident that is causing nationwide unrest.

Two Reform-Minded Members Quit The Honolulu Police Commission Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Two Reform-Minded Members Quit The Honolulu Police Commission

The two were frustrated over the commission’s lack of power to make meaningful change in the police department.

Police Union Backs Blangiardi For Mayor Of Honolulu Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2020

Police Union Backs Blangiardi For Mayor Of Honolulu

Both the Honolulu county and state SHOPO boards support the candidate unanimously.

Public Shut Out Of Honolulu Police Commission Meeting Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Public Shut Out Of Honolulu Police Commission Meeting

Commission Chair Shannon Alivado says it’s because of logistical challenges, not because the board’s trying to be secretive.

Honolulu Police To Increase Stay-At-Home Order Enforcement Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Honolulu Police To Increase Stay-At-Home Order Enforcement

Violators could face up to a $5,000 fine and/or one year in prison.

Honolulu Police Corruption: Feds Want Judge To Throw The Book At Kealohas Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Honolulu Police Corruption: Feds Want Judge To Throw The Book At Kealohas

Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard and the city’s top civil attorney have submitted letters to a federal judge that could be used to increase the sentences for Louis and Katherine Kealoha.

New Police Misconduct Reports Show A Range Of Bad Behavior Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

New Police Misconduct Reports Show A Range Of Bad Behavior

But the annual reports to the Legislature are lacking in the level of detail needed for meaningful public scrutiny.

SLIDESHOW: Emotions Run High At Memorial Service For Slain HPD Officer Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

SLIDESHOW: Emotions Run High At Memorial Service For Slain HPD Officer

Tiffany Enriquez, shot to death on Jan. 19 while responding to a call in the Diamond Head area, was honored by law enforcement, family and friends Thursday.

Homeless Man Forced To Lick Urinal By Police Files Civil Lawsuit Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Homeless Man Forced To Lick Urinal By Police Files Civil Lawsuit

Two officers pleaded guilty in the case last year and are now being sued.

Denby Fawcett: Diamond Head Girls School Offers Comfort To First Responders, Neighbors Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Denby Fawcett: Diamond Head Girls School Offers Comfort To First Responders, Neighbors

Students at the school near where two HPD officers were killed wanted to show their gratitude through a lunch Tuesday.