Officers’ prior misconduct is often used against them — and ultimately the taxpayers — in civil lawsuits that arise from unrelated incidents that happen many years later.

The decision upholds the release of public records in a Civil Beat lawsuit that sought the arbitration file of Sgt. Darren Cachola.

The commission’s attorney argued Wednesday that discussions should take place in public.

Recent rulings have built on decades of precedent in Hawaii that protects individuals from unreasonable government intrusions.

Paul Applegate alleges he was passed over for a promotion because of his race — a claim that was found to be unsubstantiated.

Two Honolulu police officers could face criminal charges for allegedly injuring a prisoner in January.

In Hawaii, arbitrators look to previous decisions in order to be fair, no matter how serious the misconduct or whether it’s even similar.

The U.S. Supreme Court says the accused has a right to know about officers who have credibility issues. But Honolulu defense attorneys say they’re often left in the dark.

Maile Rego says HPD supervisors held her back from job opportunities, among other forms of retaliation.

This is the third fatal shooting by Honolulu police officers this year.