Mayor calls chief’s stolen mailbox case “a private matter,” even though it’s the subject of a potential FBI investigation.
Police Accountability
Posted inSlideshows
The Projector: Stormy Weather for Tourists, Police Chief and Rail Project
The week began with incessant wind. Later, storm clouds developed over Police Chief Louis Kealoha and HART officials.
Posted inHawaiʻi Corruption Investigations, Honolulu, Honolulu Police Corruption, Police Accountability
Honolulu Police Commission Defers Chief Kealoha Investigation
With an FBI probe already possible, chairman Ron Taketa said the commission will not pursue a case based on “rumor and speculation.”
Posted inHawaiʻi Corruption Investigations, Honolulu, Honolulu Police Corruption, Honolulu Police Department, Police Accountability
FBI Asked to Probe Whether Honolulu Police Mishandled Chief’s Mailbox Theft Case
UPDATE: A federal public defender says the theft charge is being dropped and alleges the police withheld evidence and falsified reports.
Posted inHawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Corruption Investigations, Honolulu, Honolulu Police Corruption, Honolulu Police Department, Police Accountability
Will Honolulu Police Commission Hold Chief Kealoha Accountable?
That’s a question being asked by lawmakers who have concerns that the agency is ineffective when it comes to handling police oversight.
Posted inBeyond Hawaiʻi, Police Accountability
Why It’s Time for Pervasive Surveillance — of the Police
Outfitting police with video cams will in most instances benefit the public.
Posted inHawaiʻi Corruption Investigations, Honolulu, Honolulu Police Corruption, Honolulu Police Department, Police Accountability
Did Honolulu’s Police Chief Intentionally Cause a Mistrial?
Kealoha’s remarks were out of line, the judge ruled. Now, the defense wants an investigation into corruption at the highest levels.
Posted inHawaiʻi Corruption Investigations, Honolulu, Honolulu Police Corruption, Honolulu Police Department, Police Accountability
Mistrial Declared in Honolulu Police Chief’s Missing Mailbox Case
The police chief revealed details about the defendant’s criminal history on the witness stand.
Posted inOpinion
New Legislature Brings Hope for Police Reform
Hawaii lawmakers should approve a measure to create a statewide police training and standards board.