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HPD: We don’t need more Police Ethics Training
HNN: … The Honolulu Police Department told commissioners this month that it has not added any additional ethics training despite the City Auditor’s recommendation. HPD said its existing ethics training includes four hours of training in the police academy and annual training for officers along with the City’s training every two years.
“It’s a component that we have that’s still sufficient. But, could we implement something outside of that? The answer is obviously yes, commissioner,” Honolulu Police Department said….
Meanwhile, annual police misconduct reports from each county are being released. The 2022 Hawaii County police misconduct report lists 23 violations involving officers cited for harassment, improper use of force, DUI and abuse of a household member….
“There are bills on it this year making sure that when an officer is engaged in some sort of misconduct or improper use of force that other officers there have a duty to intervene, and you don’t have situations like George Floyd,” said Sen. Chris Lee, (D) Kailua, Waimanalo, Hawaii Kai….
HNN: With training for law enforcement, sex trafficking survivor hopes to ‘plant a seed’ of hope ― and action
read … Police departments re-examine ethics training, misconduct
Hawaii Lawmakers Seek To Ease Process For Bringing Felony Charges
CB: … A state Supreme Court ruling removed the option of using preliminary hearings instead of grand juries. Prosecutors want that option back….
read … Hawaii Lawmakers Seek To Ease Process For Bringing Felony Charges
Green Tax Cut may become reality--But Only for Some Public Employees
KHON: … Green has proposed a non-refundable tax credit of up to $500 per school year to help educators purchase supplies for their classrooms….
Nasser added that she also likes that it’s a credit, not a deduction or a check, which means teachers won’t be taxed on it….
Teachers are already given a $300 federal tax deduction….
read … Educator tax credit could become reality
2nd Amendment advocates balk at Green proposal to create gun-free ‘sensitive places’
HNN: … Gov. Josh Green has unveiled a new statewide gun control plan that would designate specific firearm-free zones….
The measure would bans guns in “sensitive places,” including schools, government buildings, libraries, parks, eateries and bars with alcohol, and public transportation. It would also require mandatory insurance coverage and there are felony penalties.
Andrew Namiki Roberts, of Hawaii Firearms Coalition, called the bill “scary.”
“It would essentially eliminate the right to carry a firearm for self-defense for most people,” he said.
“Right now the capitol building is the only place where they have a ban on firearms. Everywhere else is open to the public. It’s just ludicrous that they want to disarm the public in such a vast area and it has no affect on crime,” he added….
Big Q: How concerned are you about ‘ghost guns’ in Hawaii?
read … 2nd Amendment advocates balk at Green proposal to create gun-free ‘sensitive places’
Waiahole families facing huge rent hikes as farmers fight to keep local agriculture alive
HNN: … For almost 50 years, the Reppun family has been cultivating kalo and other crops in Waiahole Valley.
They still vividly remember the long fight to stop thousands of homes from being built there in the 1970s. That's when the state stepped in and bought the land to preserve local agriculture.
But now, a new battle is brewing. About 100 families were notified about a rent hike that would cripple the farming community….
read … Waiahole families facing huge rent hikes as farmers fight to keep local agriculture alive
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