Officials with the statewide police union have a lot to say about the many issues that Hawaiʻi’s law enforcement agencies are grappling with.

The former Honolulu police chief is seeking nearly $800,000 because, he says, the mayor scared him into retirement.

Union members who responded to a survey conducted in July also stressed they want someone with patrol experience who will focus on staffing the front line.

The initiative is in early stages, but officials say options include offering a subsidy, providing in-home babysitters and building a child care center.

After initially refusing to release it, the city shared a demand letter sent by former Honolulu police Chief Joe Logan demanding payment for the remaining two years of his term and damages for emotional distress.

Local journalists are crusading for a cause that may no longer be necessary in today’s social media and internet world.

Joe Logan is suing the city and Mayor Rick Blangiardi, saying the mayor threatened him and his family before forcing him to step down.

The city had taken the Lindani Myeni civil case to trial after Honolulu police officers strongly opposed a settlement.

The influx of new officers to the Westside is meant to improve response times, but the interim police chief has declined to say how long it currently takes police to respond to calls.

Benjamin Moralez, 48, fired multiple rounds from his hotel room and refused to drop his weapon as he approached officers in a hallway, prosecutors said.