Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Maui Police Commission Finds Complaints Against New Chief ‘Not Substantiated’
Outside investigators were hired to look into several complaints made against John Pelletier, who has hired a coach to address his management style.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Honolulu Prosecutor Will Not Charge Officers Who Killed Man At Kapolei Gas Station
After a lengthy review of the case, Prosecutor Steve Alm determined the use of deadly force was justified.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Katherine Kealoha Accuses Feds Of Ruining Her Marriage With Cocaine Photo Allegation
The former Honolulu deputy prosecutor is trying to appeal her 2019 conviction for conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
Hawaii News Now/2021
Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office Won’t Charge SWAT Officer Who Killed Kakaako Man
The department concluded that officers last year did everything they could to de-escalate a tense barricade situation.
Hawaii News Now/2022
HNN: Former Prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro Arrested
The former Honolulu prosecuting attorney has long been a target of the FBI in connection with a yearslong investigation into police corruption.
Hawaii News Now/2022
Stop Or I’ll Shoot — Or Maybe Not. Media Training Shows Pressures Police Officers Face
Our intrepid reporter learned a lot about what it’s like to shoot a person and be shot at in an enlightening session put on by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2020
New Report Reveals How The Kauai Police Chief Found Himself In Trouble For Racist Remarks
Chief Todd Raybuck’s misguided attempt to promote a lieutenant to assistant chief led to complaints from other officers and accusations of racism.
Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaii Police Standards Board Finally Gets Some Money From Lawmakers
Hawaii is the last state in the country to set up minimum qualifications for its law enforcement officers.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
How A Honolulu Man’s Plight Led To Calls For Police To Give Notice After Warrantless Searches
The City Council passed a resolution requesting that HPD inform residents after doing warrantless searches when they’re away.
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Hawaii Sheriffs Trainer Pleads Not Guilty To Criminal Charges
J. Marte Martinez is accused of lying about her educational background. A trial is set for June.