The city is paying up to five times the cost of private security but says it's worth it.

The killing was not captured on police body cameras but video from the hotel may have recorded the event.

The commission took criticism after it took a full year to hire Chief Joe Logan following the previous chief's sudden resignation.

Increased criminal penalties are intended to give investigators an ace up their sleeve in their efforts to stifle the operations and the criminal activity that can accompany them.

Business professionals question the chief on homelessness, police staffing and how they can support the department.

Honolulu is the only county in the state that hasn't yet finalized new concealed-carry gun rules, leading to a backlog in permit applications.

Commissioners made no conclusions on accusations that the officers caused and fled the scene of a car crash but said state law mandates that they deserve legal representation.

Offering better pay, working conditions and flexible scheduling could help retain veterans, but challenges dealing with mental illness and providing affordable housing place roadblocks on recruiting new officers.

Tudor Chirila, 77, is being held in Reno, Nevada, pending extradition to Hawaii to face trial for second-degree murder.

HPD is slated to hold its final public hearing Oct. 4 before issuing new rules governing firearm permits and licenses.