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Woman Sues Hawaii For Hiring Ex-Cop Who Then Assaulted Her Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Woman Sues Hawaii For Hiring Ex-Cop Who Then Assaulted Her

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The Department of Land and Natural Resources ignored HPD’s warnings not to hire Ethan Ferguson.

Hawaii Is Still Waiting For An Audit Of Police Property Seizures Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Is Still Waiting For An Audit Of Police Property Seizures

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A report that was due before the 2017 legislative session is now expected sometime during the 2018 session.

Suits Against Honolulu Cops Cite ‘Culture Of Silence’ At HPD Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Suits Against Honolulu Cops Cite ‘Culture Of Silence’ At HPD

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An attorney says the incidents that injured his clients could have been prevented if officers had been disciplined in the past.

New Police Chief Reassigns Union President To Patrol Shift Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

New Police Chief Reassigns Union President To Patrol Shift

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Susan Ballard says she had concerns with how the department’s Peer Support Unit was led by SHOPO chief Tenari Maafala.

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell Builds A New-Look Police Commission Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell Builds A New-Look Police Commission

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His nomination of Shannon Alivado, if confirmed, would mean all seven commissioners would be his appointees.

Hawaii AG Won’t File Charges In Toddler Abuse Case

Hawaii AG Won’t File Charges In Toddler Abuse Case

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UPDATED: Peyton Valiente almost died from injuries suffered at a day care, and the Honolulu Police Department acknowledged botching the investigation.

Honolulu Police Officer’s Road Rage Results In Lawsuit Against City Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Honolulu Police Officer’s Road Rage Results In Lawsuit Against City

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The complaint states the incident resulted from a pattern of the HPD not addressing excessive use of force by officers.

Councilman Wants A Piece Of The Action In Picking Police Commissioners Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Councilman Wants A Piece Of The Action In Picking Police Commissioners

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Ikaika Anderson seeks to change the selection process for the Honolulu police and fire commissions, whose members are now mayoral appointees.

Did Honolulu Police Go Too Far In The Case Of This Man’s Death? Submitted

Did Honolulu Police Go Too Far In The Case Of This Man’s Death?

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Sheldon Haleck died after a struggle with police in 2015. He was on meth. He refused to get out of the road. Police say they took appropriate actions.

New Kealoha Defense Tactic: Going After ‘Mainland Prosecutors’ Nick Grube/Civil Beat

New Kealoha Defense Tactic: Going After ‘Mainland Prosecutors’

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A federal judge pushed back the trial date until June due to the complexity of the case and sheer volume of the evidence.