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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.