Blangiardi’s first two nominees were an embarrassment for Honolulu residents whose police department is under intense inspection.

The city prosecutor is asking the public to be patient. But some feel body camera footage should be released right away. 

Cpl. Scott Valdez has faced criminal charges, which led to hung juries, two lawsuits that led to settlements and a Honolulu Police Commission complaint.

A comparison of HPD’s numbers to a national database show big differences, such as a higher percentage of deaths from physical restraint and the race and ethnicity of those who died.

Recent officer-involved shootings on Oahu underscore the need for greater clarity.

UPDATED: Tivoli Faaumu will also be allowed to retire in good standing, which allows him to collect additional retirement benefits.

Officers in dicey situations may be incentivized to keep their cameras off. There are growing calls for police to make sure that doesn’t happen.

Former Maui Police Chief Tivoli Faaumu’s performance evaluation was the subject of an executive session.

The ACLU wants HPD to develop a policy prohibiting conflicts of interest in policing.

UPDATED: A new report describes interviews with officers and the chief over the accident in a shopping mall that damaged a security guard’s motorcycle.