Honolulu Police Department

Transcripts Detail Effort To Secure Quiet Payoff For Corrupt Police Chief 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.

Honolulu Police Turn To Popular Content Creator To Help Draw More Recruits Screenshot/HPD

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.

Man Who Says He Was Hit By Police SUV And Beaten During Fatal Chase Sues HPD 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.

Honolulu Nears Settlement In Case Of Man Who Says He Was Wrongfully Jailed For Months 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.

Man Killed During Shooting That Also Wounded 2 Officers Was Armed With A Rifle 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.

Deadly Shooting Spurs Calls For Stronger Protections For Domestic Violence Victims 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.

Shootout In Honolulu Leaves Suspect Dead, 2 Police Officers Wounded 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.

Tentative Settlement Reached In Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting By Honolulu Police 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.

Should Oahu Have Armed Police Officers Inside Its Schools? 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.

2 HPD Officers Disciplined For Working An Unauthorized Side Job On The Clock 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.