Council OKs $4.7M For Police Race Case
It’s the largest settlement related to Honolulu police misconduct since at least the year 2000.
House Kills Statewide Training Board For Law Enforcement Officers
Hawaii is likely to remain the only state without such a board after a House committee shelves a reform bill.
High Public Cost Of Race Case Bolsters Calls For Police Reform
A proposed $4.7 million settlement is underscoring concerns that problems within the Honolulu Police Department are not being effectively addressed.
Police Reform Bills Forge Ahead In Hawaii Legislature
The measures would set聽guidelines for use of body cams and establish boards for training and to review police use of force.
Old Case Sheds New Light On Police Major’s Domestic Violence Past
Honolulu Police officials pushing to promote Maj. Ryan Borges never mentioned another time the cops were called and his wife ended up in the hospital.
HPD Race Case Could Cost Honolulu Nearly $1 Million In Legal Fees
Three Honolulu police officers say they suffered years of discrimination and life-threatening situations at the hands of fellow officers.
No Promotion For HPD Major With Domestic Abuse Baggage
Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha says he still thinks Ryan Borges would make a good assistant chief despite the controversy.
HPD To Investigate Assistant Police Chief With Domestic Violence Past
Ryan Borges is under an internal affairs investigation after he solicited outside support for his controversial promotion.
Bills On Police Body Cams, Shooting Review Board Move Forward
So does a third measure that would create a database of law enforcement officers terminated due to misconduct.
Hawaii Closer To Implementing Statewide Police Standards
A bill moving through the Legislature aims to ensure better education and training standards for police. But it still falls short in providing better oversight of bad cops.