Taxpayers To Cover Legal Expenses For Honolulu Police Officers Involved In Makaha Crash
Commissioners made no conclusions on accusations that the officers caused and fled the scene of a car crash but said state law mandates that they deserve legal representation.
Federal Judge Denies Katherine Kealoha’s Request For Bail
A hearing will be held later to determine whether Kealoha can appeal her conviction.
Maui Police Commission Finds Complaints Against New Chief ‘Not Substantiated’
Outside investigators were hired to look into several complaints made against John Pelletier, who has hired a coach to address his management style.
Honolulu Prosecutor Will Not Charge Officers Who Killed Man At Kapolei Gas Station
After a lengthy review of the case, Prosecutor Steve Alm determined the use of deadly force was justified.
Katherine Kealoha Accuses Feds Of Ruining Her Marriage With Cocaine Photo Allegation
The former Honolulu deputy prosecutor is trying to appeal her 2019 conviction for conspiracy and obstruction of justice.聽
Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office Won’t Charge SWAT Officer Who Killed Kakaako Man
The department concluded that officers last year did everything they could to de-escalate a tense barricade situation.
HNN: Former Prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro Arrested
The former Honolulu prosecuting attorney has long been a target of the FBI in connection with a yearslong investigation into police corruption.
Stop Or I’ll Shoot — Or Maybe Not. Media Training Shows Pressures Police Officers Face
Our intrepid reporter learned a lot about what it’s like to shoot a person and be shot at in an enlightening session put on by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
New Report Reveals How The Kauai Police Chief Found Himself In Trouble For Racist Remarks
Chief Todd Raybuck’s misguided attempt to promote a lieutenant to assistant chief led to complaints from other officers and accusations of racism.
Hawaii Police Standards Board Finally Gets Some Money From Lawmakers
Hawaii is the last state in the country to set up minimum qualifications for its law enforcement officers.