The preliminary hearing is revealing new information about what happened the day police killed Iremamber Sykap and injured his brother.

This is the third time Rudolph Puana’s criminal trial date was moved. He’s accused of running a prescription drug ring.

Attorneys for the three officers argued that the case should be dismissed because a grand jury declined to indict them.

In an upcoming criminal trial, Katherine Kealoha’s brother, Rudolph Puana, is accused of running a prescription drug ring out of his Big Island pain clinic.

Defense attorneys are working to get charges dropped as prosecutors prepare to present evidence against the officers on Tuesday.

The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office says it’s on solid legal ground to bring charges against three HPD officers even though a grand jury refused to indict them.

Almost every other state has professional staff and funding dedicated to overseeing law enforcement. Hawaii has neither.

The board has apparently been discussing police shootings in secret sessions, although board members won’t say what they’ve been talking about.

The Police Commission should consider forming a citizen advisory committee to help envision and vet the best candidates. It would go a long way toward building better community relations.

The Maui Charter Commission and the Maui Police Commission are both looking at ways to provide better accountability for police on the island.