This is what's Bad about Hawaii's LE community

http://www.aroundhawaii.com/community/features/2013-03-in-the-name-of-the-law-what-the-public-isnt-being-told-about-police-misconduct.html

Have you noticed It's Not getting any better.

In some cases law enforcement agencies are only a badge away from the criminals they contend with. Corruption and crime in PD's where there is enough money to attract organized crime is fairly common and in some cases the Force and the Family are populated by the same families. 

Hawaii certainly qualifies at that kind of area, though I don't know specifically if the mob and HPD are related here. Happens in places like NY, Chicago and Vegas, though.

As a public service type of organization which is tax payer supported I think it is unacceptable to shroud these types of documents and this activity from the public. And it does not surprise me one bit the story of the first person in the article. Here in Kona, the police really do think they are above the law. You do not need to have a run in with them to see that. I see on a daily basis them breaking traffic laws. And whats more- the police cars they drive around in are an embarassment i think they have one? "real" marked police car. maybe two? The rest of them are driving around in mustangs, camaros, chargers, with tinted windows, exhaust, rims... what a joke! where the hell else in the country can you see a police officer driving something like? They might as well trade the uniforms in for some slippers, board shorts and a wife beater.

My dad use to entertain me with going to become a Police Officer.....amongst other things

I couldn't see myself seeing all the evil and filth they must see then go home to my family....

You gotta be really strong and focused to deal with all of that on a daily basis.....

My uncle was a Police Officer and worked to Internal Affairs.....then retired...then went back....

That guy is of a special breed...he really does care about people and is the coolest guy in the world....

My hat goes to those who are Police Officers "AND" are nice...that's gotta be hard to do both....

I've gotten harrassed by countless Police Officers....some of them with power trips.....

They get tempted by, Power, Sex, Drugs, Pride...etc

Too much temptation for me....

I'm all G as a civilian

interesting article.