Chief Moszkowicz Reaffirms Commitment to Hawaii Island Following HPD Interim Chief Decision

Hawaii police chief to face ‘tough questions’ after surviving vote over his job

Hawaii Police Department Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz came within a single vote of losing his job at the Hawaii County Police Commission meeting in Hilo last week. Moszkowicz, who wasn’t present, submitted his resignation as Big Island chief in a June 4 email to commission Chairman Rick Robinson that said his last day on the job would be July 15. Two days earlier, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi had announced that Arthur “Joe” Logan, Honolulu’s poli…

'I am truly sorry': Big Isle police chief apologizes for attempted Oʻahu transition

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hawaiʻi Police Department Chief Ben Moszkowicz said he is committed to serving the Orchid Isle and will not apply to be chief at any other police department. Moszkowicz's statement comes after he had previously submitted his resignation at the Hawaiʻi Island police department so he could apply to be the interim chief of the Honolulu Police Department. Leadership in limbo among Hawaiʻi police departments While Moszkowicz…

Hawaii Island Police chief apologizes, reiterates commitment to Hawaii Island

Hawaii Island Police Chief Ben Moszkowicz issued a statement Thursday.

Chief Moszkowicz reaffirms commitment to Hawaii Island following HPD interim chief decision

After nearly becoming the Honolulu Police Department's next interim chief, Hawaii Police Chief Ben Moszkowicz is asking for a second chance.

Chief Moszkowicz Releases Statement Reaffirming His Commitment to Hawaiʻi Island

Yesterday, Hawaiʻi County Police Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz released the following statement reaffirming his commitment to Hawaiʻi Island: “After careful reflection and consideration, I made some decisions earlier this month that I now realize were premature. For that, I am truly sorry. I deeply regret that my actions over the past few weeks have caused pain and confusion for so many people. I take full responsibility for my decisions and actions…

Community: 6-26-25 Chief Moszkowicz Reaffirms Commitment to Hawai‘i Island

Community: 6-26-25 Chief Moszkowicz Reaffirms Commitment to Hawai‘i Island Statement From Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz: After careful reflection and consideration, I made some decisions earlier this month that I now realize were premature. For that, I am truly sorry. I deeply regret that my actions over the past few weeks have caused pain and confusion for so many people. I take full responsibility for my decisions and actions, and I hope to demons…