A new policy in the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office means some allegations will languish if the complainant doesn’t call to follow up.

The lawsuits included a fatal police shooting case and the city’s effort to seize property in Waikiki for affordable housing.

Brandon Ventura’s father says his son needed a crisis negotiator not a SWAT team after he called 911 to say he was going to kill himself.

Dana Brown was a motor scooter rider killed following a traffic stop and pursuit in Kapolei.

The officers, who have yet to stand trial, can now officially lodge a grievance over any internal decisions.

The officers can still appeal and go to arbitration.

Donohue also supported numerous community organizations.

The police union says that the move may help department recruitment efforts.

An investigation is ongoing.

The death is the first civilian casualty by HPD gunfire in 2023.