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Hawaiʻi Police Department Chief Ben Moszkowicz has issued an apology following his bid to become the interim chief of the Honolulu Police Department. Earlier this month, Moszkowicz resigned from his post after Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi endorsed him for Oʻahu's interim chief position.

The Honolulu Police commission will meet June 18, 2025 to pick an interim replacement for Honolulu Police Department Chief Joe Logan and also begin the process to select a permanent chief.

A recent report from the Hawaiʻi attorney general on firearm registrations in the state contained some puzzling numbers. The Conversation spoke with Hawaiʻi County Police Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz, who was also surprised by the report.

The police vehicle was not responding to an emergency when the teen was struck Friday night. The teen died a few days later while in the hospital.

Police on Hawaiʻi Island said they are aware of the growing community concern about a recent rash of violence allegedly caused by a group of teenagers calling themselves the “Score Gang.” The Conversation's Russell Subiono spoke to a police captain about the incidents.

It’s been more than a year since the County of Hawaiʻi’s police department took over animal control services on the island. Frequent issues have included staffing and worn-down facilities. HPR’s Sabrina Bodon reports on the renewed efforts for a separate animal control agency.

The search continues for a missing Big Island fisherman who went overboard from a boat after hooking a tuna over the weekend.

Former Honolulu Police Department Maj. Ben Moszkowicz was sworn in as the County of Hawaiʻi’s police chief Wednesday in a private ceremony.

Honolulu Police Department Maj. Benjamin Moszkowicz has been selected as chief of Hawaiʻi County's police department. The Hawaiʻi County Police Commission affirmed his selection in a 5-3 vote, with Chair John Bertsch recused. HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports.

Earlier this week, Hawaiʻi Island residents got a first glimpse of who could be their island's next police chief, and many are familiar faces. The process started earlier this year when former Chief Paul Ferreira retired. HPR's Sabrina Bodon takes a look at how the four candidates have fared.