Chief Todd Raybuck’s misguided attempt to promote a lieutenant to assistant chief led to complaints from other officers and accusations of racism.

Hawaii is the last state in the country to set up minimum qualifications for its law enforcement officers.

The City Council passed a resolution requesting that HPD inform residents after doing warrantless searches when they’re away.

J. Marte Martinez is accused of lying about her educational background. A trial is set for June.

The latest ruling brings the city’s costs to about $127,000 in the eight-year-old case.

It was the first firearm discovered in carry-on luggage at Lihue Airport this year, according to the Transportation Security Administration.

The Law Enforcement Officer Independent Review Board said the officers were justified in their actions.

Three Honolulu police officers are accused of causing the crash and leaving the scene without helping the severely injured passengers.

J. Marte Martinez, who oversees training for the state Department of Public Safety, also is accused of perjury and lying to authorities.

The three officers accused of causing the crash are facing felony charges, the interim HPD chief said.