Embattled HPD chief gets low marks for leadership, management in latest review Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard/FILE (Source: Hawaii News Now) By HNN Staff | April 7, 2021 at 4:38 PM HST - Updated April 7 at 6:07 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Police Commission raised a host of concerns about Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard’s performance in her latest review, giving her “below expectations” in management of administration and leadership.
They also said a “culture of blame” had developed at the agency under her watch. Ballard didn’t stay around while commissioners briefed the public on the evaluation.
“The outcome of the evaluation has raised serious concerns,” said Police Commission Chair Shannon Alivado, reading a statement from the entire body.
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Honolulu Police Fatally Shoot 16-Year-Old In Car Chase
There were no weapons recovered at the scene where police killed a teenager.
A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot by police in Hawaii following a car chase involving a stolen vehicle that was connected to crimes in the area.
Honolulu police fired into a stolen Honda Civic on Monday while pursuing the vehicle, which drove into oncoming traffic and rammed two police cars before crashing into a canal.
The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office on Wednesday identified 16-year-old Iremamber Sykap as the deceased victim of the shooting. Sykap was the driver of the stolen vehicle, according to local reports, and died of multiple gunshot wounds.