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Nearly Half of Guns Traced in Hawaii Come From Out of State Flickr

Nearly Half of Guns Traced in Hawaii Come From Out of State

The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms tracks data on guns found during criminal investigations.
HPD Use of Force Report: A Blurred Snapshot Lacking Context PF Bentley/Civil Beat

HPD Use of Force Report: A Blurred Snapshot Lacking Context

The department won't provide a detailed explanation for the apparent spike in use of force incidents over the past few years. Police officials say flawed reporting procedures are partially to blame but won't talk about the annual reports.
Honolulu Prosescutor Agrees More Transparency Better In Police Shootings

Honolulu Prosescutor Agrees More Transparency Better In Police Shootings

Hawaii lags behind other states in revealing what happens when officers open fire.
Why Don’t We Know How Many People Are Shot Each Year in America? Flickr.com

Why Don’t We Know How Many People Are Shot Each Year in America?

Not even the FBI tracks the total number of nonfatal gunshot wounds.

A Doctor Gave $1 Million of His Own Money to Keep His Gun Research Going

Dr. Garen Wintemute is one of a small number of researchers who continue to focus full-time on firearms violence.
Months After Deedy Mistrial, Hawaii Residents Seek Reparations for Elderts Family

Months After Deedy Mistrial, Hawaii Residents Seek Reparations for Elderts Family

Nearly half the guns Hawaii criminal investigators traced in 2012 came from other states, according to data compiled by…
Hawaii’s Instaweek: From Gunshots at School to Big Island Snow Caps

Hawaii’s Instaweek: From Gunshots at School to Big Island Snow Caps

Bullets rang out at a Honolulu high school and snow on Big Island peaks piqued the nation's curiosity.
Hawaii Senator Wants to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Drunk Cops

Hawaii Senator Wants to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Drunk Cops

Sen. Will Espero introduced legislation as a result of the Christopher Deedy trial but he's concerned about HPD policy, too.

Senate Extends Undetectable Guns Ban, Sans Schatz Amendments

Nearly half the guns Hawaii criminal investigators traced in 2012 came from other states, according to data compiled by…

Schatz Wants 10-Year Ban On Undetectable Guns

Nearly half the guns Hawaii criminal investigators traced in 2012 came from other states, according to data compiled by…