Police Accountability

HPD Cops Won’t Face Charges Over Killing Of Caillen Gentzler In 2020 Hawaii News Now/2021

HPD Cops Won’t Face Charges Over Killing Of Caillen Gentzler In 2020

A lawsuit brought by the man’s widow against the department is ongoing.

Lawsuit: HPD Officer Violated Policy When He Shot A Man In A Car Provided to Civil Beat

Lawsuit: HPD Officer Violated Policy When He Shot A Man In A Car

The department had updated its use-of-force policy to prevent officers from shooting at people in cars.

‘180 Degrees’ Different: Former HPD Chief Louis Kealoha Is Telling His Side Of The Story Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

‘180 Degrees’ Different: Former HPD Chief Louis Kealoha Is Telling His Side Of The Story

A soon-to-be released book by a former TV reporter asks readers to view a notorious corruption scandal through a new lens. 

HPD Investigation Of Makaha Cops Is Wrapping Up, Commission Told Hawaii News Now

HPD Investigation Of Makaha Cops Is Wrapping Up, Commission Told

The Honolulu Police Commission again did not decide whether to grant two officers legal representation.

HPD Still Answers Mental Health Calls With Force, Data Shows Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

HPD Still Answers Mental Health Calls With Force, Data Shows

The number of use of force incidents by HPD has more than tripled in the past decade, but police might just be better at reporting.

Armed Man Dies In Hostage Standoff With Police Hawaii News Now

Armed Man Dies In Hostage Standoff With Police

The Medical Examiner’s office found that the man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Armed Suspect Dead After North Shore Hostage Situation Hawaii News Now

Armed Suspect Dead After North Shore Hostage Situation

Updated: HPD Chief said investigation was yet to determine if police gunfire was the cause of death.

Prosecutor Won’t Charge Cops Who Shot Dead Dallas Pearce In Kailua In 2020 David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Prosecutor Won’t Charge Cops Who Shot Dead Dallas Pearce In Kailua In 2020

The department is now turning its attention to incidents that predate the election of the Prosecuting Attorney.