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Hawaii Women Lawmakers Slam Police Chief for Canceling Domestic Violence Meeting
HPD says Thursday’s meeting was canceled due to a Sept. 30 informational hearing on the issue that involves many of the same concerned lawmakers.
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Caldwell: ‘Extreme Action’ Required If HPD Officer Assaulted Girlfriend
Honolulu mayor tells police chief to treat the apparent domestic violence case with “utmost importance.”
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Will HPD Seriously Confront Domestic Violence Within Its Ranks?
The Honolulu department is under intense scrutiny after a video shows a sergeant repeatedly punching his girlfriend in a Waipahu restaurant. Now, community leaders are demanding accountability.
Hawaii Women Leaders Demand Accountability over HPD Incident
“Extreme” domestic violence case raises questions about policies, procedures for handling criminal actions involving cops.
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HPD Pushes to Increase Number of Female Officers On the Force
One in 10 cops in Honolulu are women. The department aims to boost their numbers to nearly one in eight 鈥斅爁or good reasons, deputy chief says.
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HPD: Nearly $6 Million in Legal Settlements in 11 Years
The Honolulu Police Department paid out its largest settlement in recent history last month over the death of a suspect in custody.
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HPD Use of Force Report: A Blurred Snapshot Lacking Context
The department won’t provide a detailed explanation for the apparent spike in use of force incidents over the past few years. Police officials say flawed reporting procedures are partially to blame but won’t talk about the annual reports.
