A House bill would allow state law enforcement agencies to have more information on potential new hires.
The Police Files
We’re examining myriad aspects of police practices and policies throughout Hawaii, including officer-involved shootings, police misconduct, union influence and police reform efforts.
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2 HPD Officers Disciplined For Working An Unauthorized Side Job On The Clock
The officers didn’t get prior approval before providing security for a company, and some of their hours overlapped with on-duty time.
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Drunken Day At A Bar Led To This Detective’s 99-Day Suspension
Other officers on scene said the off-duty detective was “code black,” police jargon for when someone is totally out of control.
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This HPD Officer Quit In The Face Of Discipline. But The Story Didn’t End There
Officer Mason Jordan left the force in 2021 as he was under investigation. He was later arrested on separate charges related to the sexual exploitation of children.
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Why This HPD Sergeant Let A Combative Driver Walk Home Rather Than Get Into A Fight
Newly released disciplinary reports show the sergeant was trying to protect his officers from a potentially violent confrontation with a suspect.
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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.
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In The Line Of Duty? Kealoha Ruling Raises Questions About Public’s Obligation To Cops
Attorneys see an opportunity in a recent Hawaii Supreme Court decision.
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Big Island Police Shoot And Kill Man In Kailua-Kona
No body camera footage exists because the plainclothes officers involved weren’t wearing cameras.
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Police In Hawaii Killed 2 People Last Year. Is It A Sign Of A Downward Trend?
Data that captures trends in police killings over the past five decades shows a steep decline across the U.S., even while the 2022 national total shows little change in their frequency.