Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Police Officer Falsely Accused Former State Senator Of Being At Massage Parlor Raid
Officer Chester Desiderio was the subject of an undisclosed administrative action for Facebook comments he made about former Sen. Will Espero.
Tim Wright/Civil Beat/2021
Big Island Police Killings Often Involve Troubled Victims And Guns — And The Number Has Spiked
Compared to Honolulu, people who died in police shootings were often armed with guns themselves. Many also suffered from mental illness and substance abuse.
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Family Of Paralyzed Teen Sues Police, Alleging Injuries Resulted From High-Speed Chase
Dayten Gouveia was left paralyzed after police allegedly ran a car he was in off the road, causing a severe crash.
Courtesy: Sassidy Curry/2017
Four Years After A Toddler Died Of Scalding, Her Mother Still Seeks Answers
As the anniversary of her baby’s death approaches, a Las Vegas mother is renewing calls for answers and accountability.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
How An Arbitrator’s Decision Can Cause Problems For Police Agencies Years Later
Officers’ prior misconduct is often used against them — and ultimately the taxpayers — in civil lawsuits that arise from unrelated incidents that happen many years later.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaii Supreme Court: The Public Has A ‘Compelling’ Interest In Knowing About Police Misconduct
The decision upholds the release of public records in a Civil Beat lawsuit that sought the arbitration file of Sgt. Darren Cachola.
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Maui Commission Debates Whether To Hire Next Police Chief In Private
The commission’s attorney argued Wednesday that discussions should take place in public.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
How The Hawaii Supreme Court Has Shaped Policing In The State
Recent rulings have built on decades of precedent in Hawaii that protects individuals from unreasonable government intrusions.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2020
Kauai Police Chief Sued By Cop Who Complained Of Discrimination
Paul Applegate alleges he was passed over for a promotion because of his race — a claim that was found to be unsubstantiated.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Two Honolulu Police Officers Are Under Investigation For Assault Of Prisoner
Two Honolulu police officers could face criminal charges for allegedly injuring a prisoner in January.