HONOLULU (KHON2) — The search for Honolulu’s next police chief is entering its final phase, with a decision expected later this month after an extensive process involving community input and national recruitment.
The Honolulu Police Commission has narrowed the field to six semi-finalists, selected from an initial pool of 41 applicants. The candidates were identified with the help of a national recruitment firm, which also gathered feedback from community leaders and conducted surveys to determine the qualities Honolulu needs in its next police chief.
Commission Chair Laurie Foster said the process has evolved from past searches, placing a stronger emphasis on transparency and public involvement…