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High Marks for Honolulu Police Chief Despite Controversy Cory Lum/Civil Beat

High Marks for Honolulu Police Chief Despite Controversy

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.”

Hawaii Lawmakers Seek Cash for Police Body Cameras Flickr: West Midlands Police

Hawaii Lawmakers Seek Cash for Police Body Cameras

The House and Senate are considering bills to help purchase cameras for officers and their vehicles in an effort to boost police accountability.

Police Reform Measures Gain Steam in Hawaii Legislature PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014

Police Reform Measures Gain Steam in Hawaii Legislature

Several high profile cases of cops getting in trouble have fueled lawmakers’ push for reform.

Honolulu Police Sent 22 Misconduct Cases to Prosecutors in 2014 PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014

Honolulu Police Sent 22 Misconduct Cases to Prosecutors in 2014

A new law requires county police agencies to tell state lawmakers more about officer misconduct, but some senators say more details are still needed.

How Can Police Regain the Public’s Trust? Fotolia: Mario Beauregard

How Can Police Regain the Public’s Trust?

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

Hawaii Police Killed At Least 36 People in 20 Years Civil Beat

Hawaii Police Killed At Least 36 People in 20 Years

Thousands more have gone to emergency rooms after encounters with officers, costing millions of dollars.

Don’t Expect a ‘Co-Chief’ Anytime Soon at HPD PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Don’t Expect a ‘Co-Chief’ Anytime Soon at HPD

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.

Attorney: Honolulu Police Chief’s Stolen Mailbox ‘An FBI Matter’ Flickr.com

Attorney: Honolulu Police Chief’s Stolen Mailbox ‘An FBI Matter’

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

Former HPD Officer Sentenced for Extortion of Hostess Bar PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Former HPD Officer Sentenced for Extortion of Hostess Bar

Roddy Tsunezumi resigned several months before pleading guilty to federal charges in U.S. District Court.

Honolulu Police Chief Under Fire: Can He Survive Legal and Legislative Scrutiny? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Honolulu Police Chief Under Fire: Can He Survive Legal and Legislative Scrutiny?

Chief Louis Kealoha is facing perhaps the toughest test of his long career in law enforcement.