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iPhone Video Shows HPD Officer Striking Man, City Pays $37,500 PF Bentley/Civil Beat

iPhone Video Shows HPD Officer Striking Man, City Pays $37,500

The case raises even more questions about how the police department handles discipline within its department.

No Criminal Charges for HPD Officer Who Beat His Girlfriend PF Bentley/Civil Beat

No Criminal Charges for HPD Officer Who Beat His Girlfriend

A grand jury decided not to pursue charges against Sgt. Darren Cachola, who was seen on video repeatedly striking his girlfriend. He still faces possible disciplinary action from the department.

Pod Squad Examines Domestic Violence and the HPD

Pod Squad Examines Domestic Violence and the HPD

Hawaii state Sens. Rosalyn Baker and Laura Thielen join the Pod Squad this week.

Hawaii Senator Wants HPD to Use Drones for More Efficiency Screen shot

Hawaii Senator Wants HPD to Use Drones for More Efficiency

A helicopter used to take photos of a fatal crash scene closed H1 this week, causing headaches for commuters.

Hawaii Lawmakers Grill Honolulu Police Chief on Domestic Violence Nick Grube/天美视频

Hawaii Lawmakers Grill Honolulu Police Chief on Domestic Violence

HPD says there is not enough evidence to bring criminal charges against the police sergeant caught on tape hitting his girlfriend.

HPD Chief: ‘There’s No Dark Conspiracy Here’ PF Bentley/Civil Beat

HPD Chief: ‘There’s No Dark Conspiracy Here’

In a recent interview with Civil Beat, Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha promised more transparency and openness from himself and his department.

Missing Mailbox Exposes Family Friction for HPD Chief, Prosecutor Wife Civil Beat

Missing Mailbox Exposes Family Friction for HPD Chief, Prosecutor Wife

Someone took Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha’s mailbox. His wife blames her uncle. The public defender says it was someone else. Animosity pervades.

HPD Chief Sends Officer-Involved DV Case to Prosecutor PF Bentley/Civil Beat

HPD Chief Sends Officer-Involved DV Case to Prosecutor

The chief made the announcement after meeting with women lawmakers, who are upset with how HPD has handled domestic violence cases.

Honolulu Police Chief: We’re Not As Transparent As We Should Be PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Honolulu Police Chief: We’re Not As Transparent As We Should Be

When Chief Louis Kealoha addressed the media about domestic violence, he also admitted that his department could be more forthright with the public.

Honolulu Police Chief Vows He Won’t ‘Cave In’ To Political Pressure PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Honolulu Police Chief Vows He Won’t ‘Cave In’ To Political Pressure

Chief Louis Kealoha promises to follow proper procedure in the domestic violence case despite calls for quick action.