Police Accountability

Honolulu Will Pay For HPD Officer’s Defense In Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Honolulu Will Pay For HPD Officer’s Defense In Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting

Dana Brown was a motor scooter rider killed following a traffic stop and pursuit in Kapolei.

HPD Chief’s Decision On Cops In Makaha Pursuit Case Remains A Mystery David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

HPD Chief’s Decision On Cops In Makaha Pursuit Case Remains A Mystery

The officers, who have yet to stand trial, can now officially lodge a grievance over any internal decisions.

New 13-Hour Shifts For HPD Patrol Officers Are Raising Concerns Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

New 13-Hour Shifts For HPD Patrol Officers Are Raising Concerns

The police union says that the move may help department recruitment efforts.

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.