Police Accountability

Hawaii Review Board Recommends No Charges Against Police In 4 Deaths Hawaii News Now/2021

Hawaii Review Board Recommends No Charges Against Police In 4 Deaths

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

Second Lawsuit Filed Over Police Involvement In Oahu Car Crash Hawaii News Now

Second Lawsuit Filed Over Police Involvement In Oahu Car Crash

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

Hawaii Sheriffs Training Chief Arrested On Charges Of Falsifying Records Screenshot: Hawaii News Now

Hawaii Sheriffs Training Chief Arrested On Charges Of Falsifying Records

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

Honolulu Prosecutor Opens Independent Probe Into Police Involvement In Makaha Crash Courtesy: Michael Stern/2021

Honolulu Prosecutor Opens Independent Probe Into Police Involvement In Makaha Crash

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

Bill To Make Police Shooting Review Board Permanent Advances Screenshot/2021

Bill To Make Police Shooting Review Board Permanent Advances

The Law Enforcement Officer Independent Review Board will end in July if House Bill 1329 is not passed this legislative session.

Bill Requiring More Info On Police Arrests And Use Of Force Dies In Hawaii Senate Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Bill Requiring More Info On Police Arrests And Use Of Force Dies In Hawaii Senate

Senate Bill 2318 is dead after four committees failed to hold a hearing on the bill supporters say would improve police transparency.

Hawaii Lawmakers Advance Measures To Fund The Police Standards Board Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

Hawaii Lawmakers Advance Measures To Fund The Police Standards Board

But the bills also require new standards to apply only to officers hired after 2024.

New Police Misconduct Report Shows 59 Officers Disciplined In 61 Cases Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

New Police Misconduct Report Shows 59 Officers Disciplined In 61 Cases

Criminal investigations were initiated in nearly 40% of the cases.

Honolulu Prosecutor: Police Were Justified In Shooting Man Near Ala Moana Prosecuting Attorney/2022

Honolulu Prosecutor: Police Were Justified In Shooting Man Near Ala Moana

Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm commended the officers who shot 48-year-old Ricky Kaleopaa for their “textbook” response.

Honolulu Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man Near Ala Moana Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Honolulu Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man Near Ala Moana

A 48-year-old man was taken to the hospital in critical condition following the shooting, police said.