HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department saw a 20% increase in assaults on officers so far this year compared to 2024, the department said.
Interim Police Chief Rade Vanic said that HPD works to ensure the safety of their officers, which is why the public may see multiple officers involved in one arrest, which can decrease the risk factor.
“The safety of our officers is a priority for the Honolulu Police Department,” Vanic said. “The rise in assaults on officers is deeply concerning.”
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A majority of the assaults on officers occur during routine police responses to incidents such as domestic violence, intoxication calls or mental health-related cases, HPD said…