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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.
Honolulu Police Department Swears In New Chief Without Notice Honolulu Police Department/2022

Honolulu Police Department Swears In New Chief Without Notice

A formal swearing-in ceremony will occur later this month and will be open to the media.
Police Patrol: Riding With HPD In Downtown Honolulu Underscores Staffing Needs Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Police Patrol: Riding With HPD In Downtown Honolulu Underscores Staffing Needs

The Honolulu Police Department has about 350 officer vacancies as the department prepares to onboard a new chief.
Lee Cataluna: So Much For HPD’s Fresh Start With A New Chief Hawaii News Now/2022

Lee Cataluna: So Much For HPD’s Fresh Start With A New Chief

While we should have compassion for Joe Logan and his troubled son, the police department does not need this drama.