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2 HPD Officers Disciplined For Working An Unauthorized Side Job On The Clock Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

2 HPD Officers Disciplined For Working An Unauthorized Side Job On The Clock

The officers didn't get prior approval before providing security for a company, and some of their hours overlapped with on-duty time.

Honolulu Rejects Responsibility For ‘Outrageous’ Police Actions In Makaha Crash Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu Rejects Responsibility For ‘Outrageous’ Police Actions In Makaha Crash

The officers' behavior fell outside the scope of their employment, the City and County of Honolulu said in a motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit.

The Miske Files: When Two Cops Refused To Let A Blown-Off Traffic Stop Slide Screenshot/Hawaii News Now

The Miske Files: When Two Cops Refused To Let A Blown-Off Traffic Stop Slide

Documents in the federal case against Mike Miske alleging murder and organized crime activities tell the story of how two Honolulu police officers got caught up in what would turn out to be a much bigger case.

HPD Pours One Out In Holiday Push Against Drunken Driving Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

HPD Pours One Out In Holiday Push Against Drunken Driving

Oahu has had 51 traffic deaths so far this year caused at least in part by alcohol, officers said.

Drunken Day At A Bar Led To This Detective’s 99-Day Suspension Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Drunken Day At A Bar Led To This Detective’s 99-Day Suspension

Other officers on scene said the off-duty detective was "code black," police jargon for when someone is totally out of control.

Honolulu Confirms New Member Of Police Commission Honolulu Police Commission

Honolulu Confirms New Member Of Police Commission

Jeannine Souki replaces Shannon Alivado, who stepped down in October.

How Recruiting More Women Could Help Police Solve A ‘Staffing Crisis’ Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

How Recruiting More Women Could Help Police Solve A ‘Staffing Crisis’

Leaders say implementing policies, like paid maternity leave, could help bring more women to the force and improve policing overall.

This HPD Officer Quit In The Face Of Discipline. But The Story Didn’t End There

This HPD Officer Quit In The Face Of Discipline. But The Story Didn’t End There

Officer Mason Jordan left the force in 2021 as he was under investigation. He was later arrested on separate charges related to the sexual exploitation of children.

Why This HPD Sergeant Let A Combative Driver Walk Home Rather Than Get Into A Fight Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Why This HPD Sergeant Let A Combative Driver Walk Home Rather Than Get Into A Fight

Newly released disciplinary reports show the sergeant was trying to protect his officers from a potentially violent confrontation with a suspect.

Cops Want Guns Off The Streets. But Are Buyback Programs The Way? Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

Cops Want Guns Off The Streets. But Are Buyback Programs The Way?

A gun buyback is coming to Honolulu for the first time in decades as hundreds of gun owners have new licenses to carry.