Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Transcripts Detail Effort To Secure Quiet Payoff For Corrupt Police Chief
The defendants were caught on tape talking about how to arrange the retirement deal without asking the City Council’s permission.
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Honolulu Police Turn To Popular Content Creator To Help Draw More Recruits
HPD has started a $23,000 collaboration with Kauai comedian Zavier Cummings to produce recruitment videos.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Man Who Says He Was Hit By Police SUV And Beaten During Fatal Chase Sues HPD
Attorneys say their client was mistaken by police for a suspect who had already been shot nearby.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Honolulu Nears Settlement In Case Of Man Who Says He Was Wrongfully Jailed For Months
Duane Kaaialii Jr. filed a lawsuit after surveillance video showed the suspect had leg tattoos, which he does not.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Man Killed During Shooting That Also Wounded 2 Officers Was Armed With A Rifle
A 25-year-old man was also struck by a police vehicle and taken to a hospital, according to officials.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Deadly Shooting Spurs Calls For Stronger Protections For Domestic Violence Victims
Advocates say Theresa Cachuela’s killing shows limits of protective orders.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Shootout In Honolulu Leaves Suspect Dead, 2 Police Officers Wounded
Officers were trying to apprehend the suspect, Sidney Tafokitau, when he fired multiple times at their unmarked vehicle, officials said.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Tentative Settlement Reached In Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting By Honolulu Police
Financial details have not been released because the City Council must finalize the deal.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Should Oahu Have Armed Police Officers Inside Its Schools?
Honolulu is the only county in Hawaii that doesn’t use school resource officers. Some leaders feel that should change.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
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.