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How A Honolulu Man’s Plight Led To Calls For Police To Give Notice After Warrantless Searches Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

How A Honolulu Man’s Plight Led To Calls For Police To Give Notice After Warrantless Searches

The City Council passed a resolution requesting that HPD inform residents after doing warrantless searches when they’re away.

Hawaii Sheriffs Trainer Pleads Not Guilty To Criminal Charges Screenshot: Hawaii News Now

Hawaii Sheriffs Trainer Pleads Not Guilty To Criminal Charges

J. Marte Martinez is accused of lying about her educational background. A trial is set for June.

Police Misconduct Records Lawsuit Costs Honolulu Taxpayers Another $83,000 Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2013

Police Misconduct Records Lawsuit Costs Honolulu Taxpayers Another $83,000

The latest ruling brings the city’s costs to about $127,000 in the eight-year-old case.

 

Kauai Deputy Police Chief Faces Fine After Carrying Gun Through Airport Security Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Kauai Deputy Police Chief Faces Fine After Carrying Gun Through Airport Security

It was the first firearm discovered in carry-on luggage at Lihue Airport this year, according to the Transportation Security Administration.

Hawaii Review Board Recommends No Charges Against Police In 4 Deaths Hawaii News Now/2021

Hawaii Review Board Recommends No Charges Against Police In 4 Deaths

The Law Enforcement Officer Independent Review Board said the officers were justified in their actions.

Second Lawsuit Filed Over Police Involvement In Oahu Car Crash Hawaii News Now

Second Lawsuit Filed Over Police Involvement In Oahu Car Crash

Three Honolulu police officers are accused of causing the crash and leaving the scene without helping the severely injured passengers.

Hawaii Sheriffs Training Chief Arrested On Charges Of Falsifying Records Screenshot: Hawaii News Now

Hawaii Sheriffs Training Chief Arrested On Charges Of Falsifying Records

J. Marte Martinez, who oversees training for the state Department of Public Safety, also is accused of perjury and lying to authorities.

Honolulu Prosecutor Opens Independent Probe Into Police Involvement In Makaha Crash Courtesy: Michael Stern/2021

Honolulu Prosecutor Opens Independent Probe Into Police Involvement In Makaha Crash

The three officers accused of causing the crash are facing felony charges, the interim HPD chief said.

Bill To Make Police Shooting Review Board Permanent Advances Screenshot/2021

Bill To Make Police Shooting Review Board Permanent Advances

The Law Enforcement Officer Independent Review Board will end in July if House Bill 1329 is not passed this legislative session.

Bill Requiring More Info On Police Arrests And Use Of Force Dies In Hawaii Senate Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Bill Requiring More Info On Police Arrests And Use Of Force Dies In Hawaii Senate

Senate Bill 2318 is dead after four committees failed to hold a hearing on the bill supporters say would improve police transparency.