Joe Logan

The Honolulu Police Commission has picked Deputy Chief Rade K. Vanic to serve as interim chief, replacing outgoing Chief Joe Logan until a permanent chief is named.

In the bill, HPD would need to provide access to its dispatch radio communications to local media outlets. The department encrypted its scanners in 2022, denying access to the public and media.

The Honolulu City Council has been looking to reallocate money in the city’s budget to fund other projects, namely required sewer infrastructure upgrades on Oʻahu, and about $12.4 million could come from funds otherwise meant to hire for Honolulu Police Department jobs that are chronically vacant.

Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan announced his retirement and will step down at the end of the month.

Recent events have prompted rallies and calls for safer driving. There have been 10 traffic fatalities on Oʻahu this year, and 12 critical traffic incidents, Honolulu Police Department Chief Joe Logan reported Tuesday.

The Honolulu Police Department has finalized its rules for concealed carry permits. The revised process includes firearm training and testing requirements, on top of a background and mental health check.

We welcome Honolulu Police Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan for an hour-long discussion. Join us for a candid discussion on healing public trust, permits to carry guns in public, the realities of being an officer, and other top-of-mind issues.

Honolulu Police Department Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan was sworn into his post during a public ceremony at Mission Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday.

Even when Honolulu Police Department Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan wasn’t on the force, he says he felt a calling to go back to the department. The new chief was sworn in last week. HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports.

Honolulu Police Department’s new chief Arthur “Joe” Logan was sworn into office during a private ceremony Tuesday morning.