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Maui, Police Union Agree On Covid Hazard Back Pay. What Does It Mean For Honolulu? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Maui, Police Union Agree On Covid Hazard Back Pay. What Does It Mean For Honolulu?

Honolulu has a much larger police force, and the city might have to put up considerably more than the $13 million that Maui agreed to pay.

Indictment Of Wahiawa Couple In Child Death Details Alleged Abuse And How They Hid It Honolulu Police Department

Indictment Of Wahiawa Couple In Child Death Details Alleged Abuse And How They Hid It

Brandy and Thomas Blas and her mother, Debra Geron, were also indicted on counts related to the treatment of their 4-year-old adopted son.

‘Chronic Abuse’ Led To A 10-Year-Old’s Death. How Did It Go Undetected So Long? Courtesy: HPD

‘Chronic Abuse’ Led To A 10-Year-Old’s Death. How Did It Go Undetected So Long?

Geanna Bradley’s legal guardians and a grandmother were arrested nearly a month after police found her body with severe injuries in their home.

Family, Friends Of Homeless Man Killed By Police In Makaha Want Answers David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Family, Friends Of Homeless Man Killed By Police In Makaha Want Answers

His mother says Brandan Maroney was likely in distress when police confronted him and a mental health professional could have helped deescalate the situation.

Honolulu Police Fired For Buying Gun Parts, Domestic Violence And Not Activating Bodycam Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu Police Fired For Buying Gun Parts, Domestic Violence And Not Activating Bodycam

In all, 37 officers had disciplinary actions finalized last year and another 31 had grievances pending or in arbitration, according to a legislative report.

Lawsuit Over Teen Who Was Sexually Assaulted By A DLNR Officer Is Settled For $1.25 Million Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022

Lawsuit Over Teen Who Was Sexually Assaulted By A DLNR Officer Is Settled For $1.25 Million

The officer was wearing his uniform at the time of the assault on New Year’s Day in 2016.

Man With Knife Fatally Shot By HPD Officer In Waianae David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Man With Knife Fatally Shot By HPD Officer In Waianae

HPD Chief Joe Logan said the department has made changes to its communication strategy after criticism from city leadership over the handling of a previous incident.

Transcripts Detail Effort To Secure Quiet Payoff For Corrupt Police Chief Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Transcripts Detail Effort To Secure Quiet Payoff For Corrupt Police Chief

The defendants were caught on tape talking about how to arrange the retirement deal without asking the City Council’s permission.

Honolulu Police Turn To Popular Content Creator To Help Draw More Recruits Screenshot/HPD

Honolulu Police Turn To Popular Content Creator To Help Draw More Recruits

HPD has started a $23,000 collaboration with Kauai comedian Zavier Cummings to produce recruitment videos.

Man Who Says He Was Hit By Police SUV And Beaten During Fatal Chase Sues HPD Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Man Who Says He Was Hit By Police SUV And Beaten During Fatal Chase Sues HPD

Attorneys say their client was mistaken by police for a suspect who had already been shot nearby.