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Obama: No More Grenade Launchers for Local Cops Maui County

Obama: No More Grenade Launchers for Local Cops

The president set limits on the type of military-grade equipment that will be given to local law enforcement agencies, including in Hawaii.

Honolulu Police Chief Under Ethics Probe Over Missing Mailbox PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Honolulu Police Chief Under Ethics Probe Over Missing Mailbox

The Honolulu Ethics Commission is investigating whether HPD Chief Louis Kealoha abused his power to investigate the case using an elite police unit.

HPD Officer Charged In Police Brutality Case Cory Lum/Civil Beat

HPD Officer Charged In Police Brutality Case

Surveillance video shows Officer Vincent Morre attacking two men inside a Chinatown business. If convicted, Morre faces up to 20 years in federal prison.

HPD Posts Policies, Including For Use of Force, Online Cory Lum/Civil Beat

HPD Posts Policies, Including For Use of Force, Online

Police Chief Louis Kealoha says he hopes it will help improve public trust between the community and his department, which has come under intense scrutiny of late.

Public Asked For Input on Embattled HPD Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Public Asked For Input on Embattled HPD

A review panel wants citizens to weigh in on a department that has come under intense scrutiny over high profile incidents involving possible officer misconduct.

Want To Be A Cop in Hawaii? No License Needed Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Want To Be A Cop in Hawaii? No License Needed

The Legislature refuses to set minimum standards and training for police officers, leaving the Aloha State behind the rest of the country.

HPD Officer Caught on Video Slamming Man to the Ground Screen shot

HPD Officer Caught on Video Slamming Man to the Ground

The Honolulu police officer, who has been on the force for less than two years, is now on desk duty while he is investigated by the department.

In Hawaii, Police Transparency Will Have to Wait Cory Lum/Civil Beat

In Hawaii, Police Transparency Will Have to Wait

A bill that would have made public the names and disciplinary files of suspended county police officers was deferred until 2016.

High Marks for Honolulu Police Chief Despite Controversy Cory Lum/Civil Beat

High Marks for Honolulu Police Chief Despite Controversy

HPD Chief Louis Kealoha is embroiled in several high profile incidents involving misconduct within his department, yet the Honolulu Police Commission says he “exceeds expectations.”

Hawaii Lawmakers Seek Cash for Police Body Cameras Flickr: West Midlands Police

Hawaii Lawmakers Seek Cash for Police Body Cameras

The House and Senate are considering bills to help purchase cameras for officers and their vehicles in an effort to boost police accountability.