Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
High Court: Former HPD Chief Kealoha Was Not Entitled To City Legal Representation
The high court said the ex-police chief acted in his own self-interest, not performing his duties.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Why A $16M Waianae Police Station Sits Largely Empty 7 Years After It Opened
The unfinished facility is at the center of an effort to create a ninth district in the area.
AP
Rugby Player Shot Dead By Honolulu Police In 2021 Had Acute CTE Autopsy Shows
Symptoms of the condition include memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, impulse control problems, aggression and depression.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Graveyard Shift: Honolulu Pays Police $1 Million In Overtime To Guard Morgue Trailers
The city is paying up to five times the cost of private security but says it’s worth it.
James Gonser/Civil Beat/2022
Man Killed By Officers In Waikiki Is First Fatal Shooting By Police In 2022
The killing was not captured on police body cameras but video from the hotel may have recorded the event.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Police Commission Moves To Speed Up Hiring Process Next Time New Chief Needed
The commission took criticism after it took a full year to hire Chief Joe Logan following the previous chief’s sudden resignation.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
Prosecutors Roll The Dice On New Enforcement Measures Targeting Illegal Gambling Rooms
Increased criminal penalties are intended to give investigators an ace up their sleeve in their efforts to stifle the operations and the criminal activity that can accompany them.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Honolulu Police Chief Tries To Rebuild Community Trust One Group At A Time
Business professionals question the chief on homelessness, police staffing and how they can support the department.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Struggles To Revise Gun Laws After Supreme Court Decision
Honolulu is the only county in the state that hasn’t yet finalized new concealed-carry gun rules, leading to a backlog in permit applications.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Taxpayers To Cover Legal Expenses For Honolulu Police Officers Involved In Makaha Crash
Commissioners made no conclusions on accusations that the officers caused and fled the scene of a car crash but said state law mandates that they deserve legal representation.