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Are There No Hate Crimes in Hawaii? PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Are There No Hate Crimes in Hawaii?

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Not according to the FBI, although the federal data is misleading.
Are There More Guns Than People in Hawaii? Marina Riker/Civil Beat

Are There More Guns Than People in Hawaii?

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Gun ownership has grown by 300 percent in the last 15 years with more than 400,000 guns registered in Hawaii.
Police Chief Says Homelessness Leads to Crime Spike in Hilo Flickr: Alan L.

Police Chief Says Homelessness Leads to Crime Spike in Hilo

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The numbers are "shocking" and the department is working with property owners to find ways to address the situation.
Senator Decries ‘Barriers’ in Domestic Violence Cases Involving Cops Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Senator Decries ‘Barriers’ in Domestic Violence Cases Involving Cops

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A Senate committee approved a bill Tuesday that would eliminate any requirement for sworn complaints by domestic violence victims against police officers.
Hawaii Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights Deferred Another Year PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Hawaii Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights Deferred Another Year

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A Senate committee decides the proposed constitutional amendment was flawed and expects a new version next session.
Should Hawaii Pay People Who Were Wrongfully Imprisoned? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Should Hawaii Pay People Who Were Wrongfully Imprisoned?

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State lawmakers are considering bills that would essentially provide a salary, health care and other compensation.
Dawn Ige Teams Up with Domestic Violence Action Center

Dawn Ige Teams Up with Domestic Violence Action Center

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Hawaii's First Lady attends the center's 25th anniversary luncheon and says her husband, Gov. David Ige, is committed to the cause.
Honolulu Authorities Ramp Up Arrests, Prosecutions of Pimps Civil Beat

Honolulu Authorities Ramp Up Arrests, Prosecutions of Pimps

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In some cases, prostitutes are viewed as the victims, rather than the criminals. A package of laws passed in 2011 has helped the fight against promoting prostitution.
Sex Trafficking Measures To Be Proposed This Session Civil Beat

Sex Trafficking Measures To Be Proposed This Session

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A task force has come up with proposals to change the way Hawaii handles prostitutes, pimps and johns.
Hawaii Crime