Let's talk briefly about Senate Bill 2439, introduced by Sen. Gil Keith-Agaran, D–Kahului. It reaffirms the public’s right to record or photograph “a law enforcement officer while the officer is in the performance of the officer's duties in a public place or under circumstances in which the officer has no reasonable expectation of privacy.” Not too long ago, we would have … [Read more...] about New Hawaii bill reaffirms public’s right to film law enforcement
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Maui Police starts St. Patrick’s Day Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign TODAY
Starting today, look for more Maui Police officers–and DUI checkpoints–on the roads than usual. That's because the MPD is starting their annual St. Patrick's Day Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign, which will run through Sunday, Mar. 20, according to a Mar. 14 MPD news release. "Tragically, March 17 has become one of the nation’s deadliest holidays, with a dramatic spike … [Read more...] about Maui Police starts St. Patrick’s Day Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign TODAY
Quizunderstood: How well do you know Hawaii’s history with sit-lie laws against homelessness?
1. Which of the following bills did NOT recently pass the Hawaii House of Representatives, according to a Mar. 3 press release from the state House? A. HB 1814: Appropriates funds to provide training and track data on public school pupil punishment and use of restraints restrictions. B. HB 1958: Provides a General Excise Tax exemption for low-income rental subsidies including … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: How well do you know Hawaii’s history with sit-lie laws against homelessness?
Maui Police arrest another of their own officers, this time over alleged abuse of family member
Sorry we're a little late in posting this latest Maui Police Department press release on the latest officer they've arrested for something, but yesterday was press day. Anyway, here's what the department posted yesterday (you can now get MPD press releases delivered to you direct by clicking here): On 02/16/16 at 3:22 p.m., Carlos FRATE (31) from Kihei, was arrested for … [Read more...] about Maui Police arrest another of their own officers, this time over alleged abuse of family member
Hawaii News Now reports FBI investigating Maui Police theft/bribery case
Back in October, when stories of Maui Police officers getting arrested for all manner of alleged crimes seemed to pop up in the news on a nearly weekly basis, we called on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to just take a can-opener to the department. "If there was ever a time for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to start looking into the Maui PD, it’s now," we … [Read more...] about Hawaii News Now reports FBI investigating Maui Police theft/bribery case