Complaint process is risky for abuse victims, critics say
Advocates for domestic violence victims say the process for filing complaints against police officers in Hawaii is too stringent and needs to be changed. Read more
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The Star-Advertiser’s 2016 analysis of the Honolulu Police Department.
HPD insists it takes domestic violence seriously, but in some cases its actions say otherwise
The judge faced a key decision. Should he put more stock in the testimony of a wife who was seeking a protective order against her husband, a Honolulu Police Department officer? Read more
Names of police officers disciplined for misconduct not released to public
Short of being fired, police disciplined for misconduct are the only county and state workers in Hawaii whose names under state law cannot be released publicly. Read more
HPD soft on discipline
Using the frame of his Taser, a Honolulu police officer struck a bystander’s hand as the man shot video of a friend’s arrest. The blow was strong enough to fracture the hand, according to court documents. Read more
How Star-Advertiser conducted its analysis
The analysis started with a basic records request. Read more
Survey of Honolulu Police Department officer misconduct surprises national experts
Nearly 1 of every 6 current Honolulu Police Department officers have been taken to court over criminal or civil allegations of wrongdoing, ranging from excessive force to domestic abuse, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
Lawsuits against officers cost $9.7M over decade
The tab to taxpayers is nearing $10 million and likely will go higher. Read more
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