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Federal Grant Provides Protective Gear for Firefighters During Active Shooter Events Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Federal Grant Provides Protective Gear for Firefighters During Active Shooter Events

Honolulu police and fire officials staged a mock active shooter drill at a local school to practice tactics.
Police Raises Approved by Honolulu City Council Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Police Raises Approved by Honolulu City Council

All four counties get a last look at the 5% wage increases before the agreement is finalized
An Increase In ‘Violent, Brazen’ Crime Raises Concerns On Oahu Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

An Increase In ‘Violent, Brazen’ Crime Raises Concerns On Oahu

More murders and aggravated assaults were reported in the first seven months of this year compared with pre-pandemic levels.
New Hawaii Police Contract Includes Pay Increases Through 2024 Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

New Hawaii Police Contract Includes Pay Increases Through 2024

The deal means 5% pay increases per year for three years for more than 2,700 officers across the state.
You May Soon See People Openly Carrying Guns In Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

You May Soon See People Openly Carrying Guns In Hawaii

While a new federal law passed by Congress to control gun violence is likely to have little effect here, a Supreme Court decision loosening gun rules is significant.
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: SHOPO’s Robert Cavaco And Stephen Keogh Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: SHOPO’s Robert Cavaco And Stephen Keogh

The statewide police union heads talk about their priorities, including better communication, challenges facing county departments, arbitration and more.
The Cost Of Police Misconduct: Honolulu Spent Over $18 Million In Legal Settlements iStock

The Cost Of Police Misconduct: Honolulu Spent Over $18 Million In Legal Settlements

Meanwhile, the officers involved in the cases have faced mixed consequences.
Honolulu’s New Police Chief Promises ‘Enduring Change’ During Swearing-In Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Honolulu’s New Police Chief Promises ‘Enduring Change’ During Swearing-In

Joe Logan took the oath of office during a formal ceremony held about two weeks after he was privately sworn-in.
Honolulu Police Program Aimed At Beefing Up Staffing Will Stay For Now Honolulu Police Commission/2022

Honolulu Police Program Aimed At Beefing Up Staffing Will Stay For Now

HPD's new chief, Joe Logan, said he needs more time to assess the 3/12 program's effectiveness amid a department staffing shortage.
New Honolulu Police Chief Vows Transparency After Troubled Start Jacob Geanous/Civil Beat/2022

New Honolulu Police Chief Vows Transparency After Troubled Start

Joe Logan discussed trust, staffing woes and controversies in his first press conference since taking the helm of HPD in a private ceremony earlier this week.