“Hot spots” policing and community involvement are among the factors responsible for a drop in major crimes on Oahu last year, according to local law enforcement officials.
Police departments across the nation and the state have been struggling to keep up staffing, but the Kauaʻi Police Department has reduced its vacancy numbers and overtime costs over the last few years with several strategies.
The 36-year-old son of Honolulu's newly selected police chief was arrested this week at Ala Moana Beach Park on suspicion of felony assault. Arthur "Joe" Logan said he would not be involved in the investigation.