The mayor’s office is also looking for a new candidate for an opening on the police commission after Blangiardi’s previous nominee dropped out this week.

Big Island Police Chief Ben Moszkowicz may take over as interim chief, if the police commission agrees.

The City Council will consider a resolution aimed at reducing vacancies and encouraging more hires and fewer retirements.

The Honolulu Police Commission has been long-criticized and often targeted for significant reform. Several proposals are in the works for voters to consider next election.

A turf war is brewing between a new police standards board and legislators, who are frustrated with the lack of progress.

Prosecutors said officers tried to de-escalate the situation and use non-lethal force before shooting Brandan Maroney.

Maui Police Chief John Pelletier strongly denied sensational allegations he posed as a law enforcement officer on behalf of Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Chief Pelletier is named in a lawsuit alleging criminal conduct connected with the embattled rapper.

Body camera footage captures the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of Macayla Deponte, less than seven minutes after Maui police officers arrived at a Pukalani residence.

Honolulu police officers were disciplined for a range of issues in 2024, including failing to activate their body cameras, drunk driving, falsifying police reports and stealing a wallet.