HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Chief David Lazar told the Honolulu Police Commission Wednesday he’s completed 35 of 37 goals set for his first three months at the department.
Lazar took over as chief in July. Shortly after being sworn in, he established a 30-60-90 day plan, with recruitment and a budget audit among his top priorities.
Patrol reassignments
In September, Lazar announced plans to shift approximately 100 officers back to patrol duties, citing high overtime expenses as a primary driver.
The reassignments initially drew public scrutiny for jeopardizing youth initiatives such as the Police Activities League boxing program in Waiʻanae and the Junior Police Officer program…