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.
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.
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.
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.
Maui Police Department/2023
Maui Police Release Partial Bodycam Video From Fatal Molokai Shooting
The video shows three minutes of the incident up to shots being fired.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Police Commission Postpones Decision On Legal Representation For 2 Makaha Cops
The trial is scheduled to begin May 29.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Fatal Shooting By Police On Molokai Spotlights Need For Crisis Intervention Resources
Nathaniel Naki was scheduled to appear in court for violating a restraining order the day after he died by police gunfire.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Why Does It Take So Long To Fire Bad Cops In Honolulu?
Recent national stories report officers involved in shootings and other serious incidents are quickly fired. But in Hawaii final discipline can take years.
Hawaii News Now
Big Island Cops Who Killed Man Sued For Wrongful Death
The suit alleges the officers also harassed and threatened the victim’s family.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Bodycams Are Becoming ‘Second Nature’ For Cops But Piling On Work For Prosecutors
HPD is reupping and possibly expanding its body camera program to more officers.