Violent crime is up in major cities across the country, including Honolulu. That s according to a new report by the Major Cities Chiefs Association. Yet, when compared to the mainland,
HONOLULU Violent crime is up in major cities across the country, including Honolulu. That s according to a new report by the "Major Cities Chiefs Association".
HPD report shows police force used most on Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders
HPD report shows force used most on Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders By Lynn Kawano | February 4, 2021 at 5:58 PM HST - Updated February 4 at 6:34 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police are using more force when making arrests, but a study by the department also shows the officers are facing more resistance.
In its report, HPD reviewed use of force cases from the past five years, from 2015-2019.
The new analysis, the first of its kind for the department, breaks down use of force cases by race, gender and geography.