The city’s police department shouldn’t act as if it is above the law or as though cops are the law. Real oversight is necessary.
Police Accountability
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Hawaii Lawmakers Grill Honolulu Police Chief on Domestic Violence
HPD says there is not enough evidence to bring criminal charges against the police sergeant caught on tape hitting his girlfriend.
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Honolulu Police Chief: We’re Not As Transparent As We Should Be
When Chief Louis Kealoha addressed the media about domestic violence, he also admitted that his department could be more forthright with the public.
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Honolulu Police Chief Vows He Won’t ‘Cave In’ To Political Pressure
Chief Louis Kealoha promises to follow proper procedure in the domestic violence case despite calls for quick action.
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Hawaii Women Lawmakers Slam Police Chief for Canceling Domestic Violence Meeting
HPD says Thursday’s meeting was canceled due to a Sept. 30 informational hearing on the issue that involves many of the same concerned lawmakers.
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Pod Squad on the Militarization of Hawaii Police Departments
Chad Blair, Sophie Cocke and Nick Grube discuss whether the build-up of military-style gear by local police departments could lead to a Ferguson-like clash in Hawaii.
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Maui Won’t Let It Go, Appeals Police Case Against Publisher
Judge threw out case against MauiTime publisher, but county asks higher court to reconsider.
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Governor Hosts Bill-Signing Party: Police Misconduct, Energy Management Top List
Abercrombie signed 16 bills into law Friday, including banning revenge porn and prohibiting police officers from having sex with prostitutes.
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Honolulu Prosescutor Agrees More Transparency Better In Police Shootings
Hawaii lags behind other states in revealing what happens when officers open fire.