What Qualities Should Honolulu's Next Chief of Police Have?

Mayor wants authority to hire, fire police chief | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Only two of the seven members of the commission responsible for hiring and firing the Honolulu police chief were told by Mayor Rick Blangiardi that he wants to bring in Hawaii island’s police chief to replace a retiring Arthur “Joe” Logan.

What qualities should Honolulu's next Chief of Police have?

As Chief Logan retires, Honolulu seeks a leader to enhance safety.

Leadership in limbo among Hawaiʻi police departments

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Three of Hawaiʻi's four county police departments may soon lack permanent chiefs, which is raising concerns about leadership stability. HPD Chief Joe Logan announces retirement Honolulu's mayor has someone in mind for HPD but the process has yet to play out. Honolulu, Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi County all face vacancies for permanent police chiefs. Honolulu's Joe Logan announced on Monday that he will retire at the end of June,…

Honolulu Police Chief to Step Down

(AP) – Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan, who has led the department since 2022, is retiring at the end of the month, Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced on Monday. Blangiardi said the retirement was a mutual agreement between Logan and the mayor for the good of the department. The mayor recommended Big Island Chief Ben Moszkowicz to serve as interim chief in Honolulu effective July 16, though the decision will need to be made by the Honolulu Police C…