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.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Arrests Of 4 Police Officers On Domestic Violence Charges Raise Concern
Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan called it an “anomaly” that four officers were arrested in a two-week period.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Honolulu Police Chief Had A Good 1st Year But There’s ‘Room To Grow,’ Eval Says
The police commission largely praised Chief Joe Logan’s job performance but said he can do better with communications.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Landlords Hosting Illegal Game Rooms Could Face Fines Of $1,000 Per Day
Draft Honolulu City Council legislation would raise the stakes for landlords who allow illegal gambling in their units.
Hawaii News Now/2021
Latest Lawsuit In Makaha Police Pursuit Case Accuses City Officials Of Stalling
The four Honolulu police officers face felony criminal trial in December.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Honolulu Crime: Why Some Misdemeanor Cases Are Closed Without Review
A new policy in the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office means some allegations will languish if the complainant doesn’t call to follow up.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Honolulu City Council To Vote On Over $5 Million In Settlement Payouts
The lawsuits included a fatal police shooting case and the city’s effort to seize property in Waikiki for affordable housing.
Screenshot/2023
City, HPD Face Lawsuit Over 2021 Killing Of Kakaako Man
Brandon Ventura’s father says his son needed a crisis negotiator not a SWAT team after he called 911 to say he was going to kill himself.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Honolulu Will Pay For HPD Officer’s Defense In Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting
Dana Brown was a motor scooter rider killed following a traffic stop and pursuit in Kapolei.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
HPD Chief’s Decision On Cops In Makaha Pursuit Case Remains A Mystery
The officers, who have yet to stand trial, can now officially lodge a grievance over any internal decisions.