Honolulu Police Department

Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar has announced his deputy chiefs along with other leadership changes at the police department.

Recently appointed Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar talks public safety after Hurricane Lala took out power across Oʻahu.

Recovery efforts continue on Hawaiʻi Island after Lala while Moke makes its way across Molokaʻi; recently appointed Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar talks public safety after Lala took out power on Oʻahu.

The School Resource Officer program, which launched in January, is a partnership between the Honolulu Police Department and the state Department of Education. It is expanding to Nānākuli High and Intermediate School.

Newly appointed Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar says he wants to expand the Honolulu Police Department to support a growing city.

The Honolulu Police Commission announced its selection after deliberations and public testimony over three finalists.

The Honolulu Police Commission will soon appoint a new chief of police for Oʻahu, wrapping up a months-long process to pick the best candidate for the job.

The Honolulu Police Commission, which has the authority to hire and fire the Oʻahu's top officer, announced the finalists in a scheduled public meeting Wednesday.

The Honolulu Charter Commission wants to work out the kinks in a proposal to give the mayor more ability to hire and fire the City and County of Honolulu's chief of police.

The Honolulu Police Department has about 630 total vacant job positions, and chronic vacancies have been an issue for the department for years.