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Lee Cataluna: HPD Needs A Superstar As Its Next Police Chief Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Lee Cataluna: HPD Needs A Superstar As Its Next Police Chief

You have a chance to weigh in on the selection of the new Honolulu Police Chief. Any box you choose is the right one.
Honolulu Police Commission Calls For Public Input On Next Police Chief Honolulu Police Commission/2022

Honolulu Police Commission Calls For Public Input On Next Police Chief

The commission plans to survey public opinion in the ongoing search for Honolulu's next chief of police.
New Police Misconduct Report Shows 59 Officers Disciplined In 61 Cases Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

New Police Misconduct Report Shows 59 Officers Disciplined In 61 Cases

Criminal investigations were initiated in nearly 40% of the cases.
Honolulu Prosecutor: Police Were Justified In Shooting Man Near Ala Moana Prosecuting Attorney/2022

Honolulu Prosecutor: Police Were Justified In Shooting Man Near Ala Moana

Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm commended the officers who shot 48-year-old Ricky Kaleopaa for their "textbook" response.
Among The Ideas For Screening Honolulu’s Police Chief Candidates: Sleep Deprivation Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Among The Ideas For Screening Honolulu’s Police Chief Candidates: Sleep Deprivation

The proposal by the state's police union was one of many made in response to the Police Commission's request for community input on how to pick the next chief.
Prosecutor Identifies Man Shot By Police Near Ala Moana Center Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Prosecutor Identifies Man Shot By Police Near Ala Moana Center

Charges were filed against 48-year-old Ricky Kaleopaa for assault against a law enforcement officer, among other crimes.
Honolulu Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man Near Ala Moana Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Honolulu Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man Near Ala Moana

A 48-year-old man was taken to the hospital in critical condition following the shooting, police said.
Honolulu Police Chief Search Expected To Take At Least 6 More Months Honolulu Police Commission/2022

Honolulu Police Chief Search Expected To Take At Least 6 More Months

PSI Services LLC, the consulting firm hired to assist in the search, said it plans to present the police commission with up to four finalists in June.
Three Former Honolulu Officials Charged With Conspiracy For Kealoha Payout Hawaii News Now/2022

Three Former Honolulu Officials Charged With Conspiracy For Kealoha Payout

UPDATED: All defendants pleaded not guilty, and a judge allowed their release on unsecured $50,000 bonds.
HPD And DOE Sued For Allegedly Handcuffing 10-Year-Old Girl Over Drawing Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

HPD And DOE Sued For Allegedly Handcuffing 10-Year-Old Girl Over Drawing

The civil rights lawsuit was filed Friday and alleges that the girl suffered physical, emotional and physiological injuries in the wake of the incident.