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HPD Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Bribery, Prostitution Cory Lum/Civil Beat

HPD Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Bribery, Prostitution

Officer Maulia Labarre’s arrest is the latest in a string of embarrassing missteps聽and high-profile cases of misconduct involving HPD and its staff.

Is The Proposed Review Of Police Killings Just ‘Window-Dressing’? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Is The Proposed Review Of Police Killings Just ‘Window-Dressing’?

Some say a bill to create an independent review board would still keep the public in the dark for far too long.

Cops, Coffee and Conversation: HPD Reaches Out To Citizens Nick Grube/Civil Beat

Cops, Coffee and Conversation: HPD Reaches Out To Citizens

“Coffee With A Cop” seeks to connect residents with the officers who patrol their streets in a friendly, neutral setting.

‘A Bum Job:’ Trust In Honolulu’s Police Commission Crumbles Cory Lum/Civil Beat

‘A Bum Job:’ Trust In Honolulu’s Police Commission Crumbles

Amid ongoing Police Department scandals, Mayor Kirk Caldwell must decide whether to reappoint three police commissioners whose terms are up.

Cops, Coffee And A PR Push For Harmony Flickr: Daniel Cadenas

Cops, Coffee And A PR Push For Harmony

The Honolulu Police Department, which is mired in scandal, is launching a new “Coffee With A Cop” program that aims to improve its standing in the community.

Pushing For More Police Oversight

Pushing For More Police Oversight

Two police reform measures that aim to improve oversight and accountability received key approval Tuesday from the House Finance Committee.

Police Certification Takes Hold Back East Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Police Certification Takes Hold Back East

Massachusetts is getting closer to implementing a certification program for police officers, which experts say can lead to better accountability.

Charter Change: How Easy Should It Be To Fire A Police Chief? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Charter Change: How Easy Should It Be To Fire A Police Chief?

The Honolulu Charter Commission wants Oahu voters to consider a proposal that would strengthen the authority of the Police Commission.

Cop Cameras Among The Police Reform Bills Still Alive Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Cop Cameras Among The Police Reform Bills Still Alive

An independent review board and a board that would set standards and training requirements for police officers also gained legislative approval.

Cops On Camera, Cameras On Cops Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Cops On Camera, Cameras On Cops

The Hawaii House Judiciary is considering legislation聽for聽body cameras for police officers but also for citizens filming cops in public places.