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Drunken Day At A Bar Led To This Detective’s 99-Day Suspension Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Drunken Day At A Bar Led To This Detective’s 99-Day Suspension

Other officers on scene said the off-duty detective was “code black,” police jargon for when someone is totally out of control.

This HPD Officer Quit In The Face Of Discipline. But The Story Didn’t End There

This HPD Officer Quit In The Face Of Discipline. But The Story Didn’t End There

Officer Mason Jordan left the force in 2021 as he was under investigation. He was later arrested on separate charges related to the sexual exploitation of children.

Why This HPD Sergeant Let A Combative Driver Walk Home Rather Than Get Into A Fight Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Why This HPD Sergeant Let A Combative Driver Walk Home Rather Than Get Into A Fight

Newly released disciplinary reports show the sergeant was trying to protect his officers from a potentially violent confrontation with a suspect.

Arrests Of 4 Police Officers On Domestic Violence Charges Raise Concern David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Arrests Of 4 Police Officers On Domestic Violence Charges Raise Concern

Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan called it an “anomaly” that four officers were arrested in a two-week period.

Public Safety Training Officer Pleads Guilty To Falsifying Records Screenshot: Hawaii News Now

Public Safety Training Officer Pleads Guilty To Falsifying Records

J. Marte Martinez is accused of lying about her educational background on job applications.

An Ex-Cop Who Went To Jail On Felony Drugs Charges Is Getting His Record Wiped Clean Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

An Ex-Cop Who Went To Jail On Felony Drugs Charges Is Getting His Record Wiped Clean

Alan Ahn, who was a bit player in the Kealoha scandal, says he deserves the chance to restore his reputation without the stigma of a criminal history.

Latest Lawsuit In Makaha Police Pursuit Case Accuses City Officials Of Stalling Hawaii News Now/2021

Latest Lawsuit In Makaha Police Pursuit Case Accuses City Officials Of Stalling

The four Honolulu police officers face felony criminal trial in December.

City, HPD Face Lawsuit Over 2021 Killing Of Kakaako Man Screenshot/2023

City, HPD Face Lawsuit Over 2021 Killing Of Kakaako Man

Brandon Ventura’s father says his son needed a crisis negotiator not a SWAT team after he called 911 to say he was going to kill himself.

Honolulu Will Pay For HPD Officer’s Defense In Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Honolulu Will Pay For HPD Officer’s Defense In Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting

Dana Brown was a motor scooter rider killed following a traffic stop and pursuit in Kapolei.

HPD Chief’s Decision On Cops In Makaha Pursuit Case Remains A Mystery David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

HPD Chief’s Decision On Cops In Makaha Pursuit Case Remains A Mystery

The officers, who have yet to stand trial, can now officially lodge a grievance over any internal decisions.