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Several high profile cases of cops getting in trouble have fueled lawmakers’ push for reform.

A new law requires county police agencies to tell state lawmakers more about officer misconduct, but some senators say more details are still needed.

A new report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors provides meaningful lessons that can be applied in Honolulu in light of recent problems.

The police commission. The police union. The mayor. Why is everybody averting their eyes from serious allegations against Louis Kealoha?

Mayor calls chief’s stolen mailbox case “a private matter,” even though it’s the subject of a potential FBI investigation.

The week began with incessant wind. Later, storm clouds developed over Police Chief Louis Kealoha and HART officials.

With an FBI probe already possible, chairman Ron Taketa said the commission will not pursue a case based on “rumor and speculation.”

UPDATE: A federal public defender says the theft charge is being dropped and alleges the police withheld evidence and falsified reports.

That’s a question being asked by lawmakers who have concerns that the agency is ineffective when it comes to handling police oversight.

Outfitting police with video cams will in most instances benefit the public.