'We have to continue to remain vigilant,' chief says; HPD releases disciplinary report
Two Hawaii Police Department officers were fired in 2023, and nine — including one of the terminated officers — received suspensions ranging from one to 12 days.
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Two Hawaii Police Department officers were fired in 2023, and nine — including one of the terminated officers — received suspensions ranging from one to 12 days.
A Big Island police officer remains on unpaid leave as he awaits trial for assault and burglary charges.
A Hawai‘i Island police officer accused of breaking into a Ka‘ū residence and assaulting a 20-year-old man was indicted by a Kona grand jury.
Mark Kaili, who has been with the department for just over two years, faces assault and burglary charges in connection with the Ka‘ū incident earlier this week.
Mark Kaili, who has been with the department for just over two years, was arrested at around 10:45 a.m. and is being held for investigation of first-degree burglary charges.