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Interim Chief Rodney Vadick (presenting as acting chief) said HPD’s public website (honolulupd.org) and social media channels provide arrest logs, active calls, a crime dashboard, traffic advisories and other public resources. He said the department is designing a consolidated media landing page intended as a one-stop portal for press contacts, 24-hour incident summaries, arrest logs, wanted-persons lists and press releases. Vadick said the portal is expected to be released \"in the near future\" and anticipated to be completed by the end of the month.

On Bill 46 — legislation discussed previously that would standardize public access to emergency-related information — Vadick said the department supports the intent of increased transparency but opposes aspects that would require live radio-dispatch feeds or otherwise expose officers and individuals to safety and privacy risks as currently drafted. \"We believe as currently drafted, it exposes HPD officers to significant safety risks and undermines individual privacy rights,\" he said.

Vadick described two near-term products: a unified media landing page and a media-only text-message alert system modeled after the Honolulu Fire Department’s Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) feed. The media CAD feed is intended to deliver near–real-time incident notifications to credentialed media outlets, not a public live stream. Vadick emphasized that the department wants a \"cushion\" — not literal live, instantaneous feeds — because live information about active shootings or volatile scenes could endanger officers, victims or the integrity of an investigation.

When Council members probed content and cadence, Vadick said the planned media portal will include a 24-hour historical incident log that lists incident type, classification, a partial address and final disposition and that the log will refresh periodically (other agencies refresh four to six times per day). He said the department is still deciding exact refresh cadence to balance timeliness and operational security. The department confirmed the 24-hour log would avoid personal identifying information.

Vadick said HPD will host a media roundtable at the station Aug. 26 and follow up with individual newsroom meetings to tailor the portal and the alert system to media needs. Council members pressed for internal written communications from HPD leadership to employees; Vadick said internal communication is a priority for the newly expanded public-affairs team and named Claudette Springer as HPD’s communications director (Springer contributed to the briefing materials).

Why it matters: The discussion touches on balancing timely public information, media access and officer safety/privacy. Committees and the department will need to reconcile the aims of Bill 46 with operational security and privacy protections.

What’s next: HPD expects to roll out the media landing page soon, continue meetings with media outlets, and pilot a credentialed near–real-time alert system while refining what information is published to avoid identifying victims or interfering with active responses.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025 08 21 Public Safety & Economy","oneSentenceSummary","Interim HPD leadership presented a redesigned media landing page, a near–real-time media SMS alert system modeled on Honolulu Fire Department practices, and a 24-hour incident log; department officials said bill 46’s requirement for live radio dispatch access as written raises safety and privacy concerns.","taxTitle","Honolulu City, Honolulu County, Hawaii","taxId",61746,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6025396,"Committee amends and advances resolution to include rank-and-file and civilian input in police chief selection",602,678000,1280000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5755436-5993c64cfd3d4f39578afe7df4e409fc&start=678&end=1280","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5755436-5993c64cfd3d4f39578afe7df4e409fc/thumbnail_678000.jpg","/articles/6025396/Honolulu-City/Honolulu-County/Hawaii/Committee-amends-and-advances-resolution-to-include-rank-and-file-and-civilian-input-in-police-chief-selection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6025396-23b63cd309297140b6d86f9668153e3b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167446&Signature=lKBoWmsCvbhWHINqaECuXGjzgxdBH5FZGpkU06DgMEOvhWKMiXtPFCj15JMoJPMjUVKjFNApbTsTl7~vSPqzmZpmqkuRuqicdNpFbbXrLJs2Q2BWkdntFlMNSLnfjUzTigPkH7MKu-NLjX7GXR8~vzZE1wGpIuSouE4~BmXIrfHdxP-OhZiebhakXjhe7lKtIEN8BIpAfC8B2RVCi~Dy-7uXmOi8O0aJt~Xbp9E0Dm4zs9qRgIbKIlEuX9KHez~V5ZOQM-I8joJkVjtQuTb-VRZtj9V8I6XZHk5Tok-7OufKtgbawceu2l98qENyip31IZesdV9EPGXMnliirEGPcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Honolulu City Council Committee on Public Safety and Economy on Aug. 21 amended and advanced Resolution 25-2-22 to urge the Honolulu Police Commission to improve its chief-of-police selection process by implementing a transparent, comprehensive vetting process that incorporates input from rank-and-file officers and civilian employees.

Laurie Foster, vice chair of the Honolulu Police Commission and the commission’s search lead, told the committee the commission supports improving the selection process and has consulted five national search firms that specialize in police chief searches. Foster described a multi-phase process that begins with discovery and stakeholder engagement, proceeds to active sourcing and screening, and typically brings three to five finalists to Hawaii for in-depth stakeholder evaluation.

Foster said the commission is working through the city’s Bureau of Financial Services request-for-proposal process and hopes to contract a search firm by November. She said search firms advised a minimum of four months and up to six months to complete a search once under contract, and that the holidays may affect schedule; the commission’s realistic target for the final phase is March.

Rank-and-file officers and union representatives spoke in support of the amended resolution. Nick Schlapak, state board treasurer for SHOPO and a 17-year HPD veteran, said the measure “gives frontline police officers a real chance to have their voices heard” and urged the council to ensure officer input will be used in hiring. Jonathan Fry, SHOPO’s Honolulu chapter chair and a 15-year HPD veteran, said the previous selection process lacked transparency and left officers “uncertain of what their future held.”

Council Member Tupala moved the verbal amendment to add “and civilian employees” so the title and clauses include both rank-and-file officers and civilian HPD employees; Council Member Weier seconded. The chair recommended the resolution as amended (ACD1) be reported out for adoption; there were no objections and the recommendation was ordered.

Why it matters: County police leadership affects departmental operations, morale and public safety. The commission told the committee it is aiming for a methodical, stakeholder-driven process rather than a quick selection.

What’s next: The Police Commission expects to complete RFP steps with city procurement, contract a search firm (hoping by November) and conduct a multi-month recruitment and vetting process that could conclude its finalist phase by March.","Committee amended Resolution 25-2-22 to expressly incorporate input from rank-and-file officers and civilian employees in the Honolulu Police Department’s chief selection process; the committee also received a timeline briefing from the Police Commission vice chair on hiring a search firm.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6025402,"Committee advances resolution urging flood-zone monitoring devices to aid emergency response",533,186000,719000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5755436-5993c64cfd3d4f39578afe7df4e409fc&start=186&end=719","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5755436-5993c64cfd3d4f39578afe7df4e409fc/thumbnail_186000.jpg","/articles/6025402/Honolulu-City/Honolulu-County/Hawaii/Committee-advances-resolution-urging-flood-zone-monitoring-devices-to-aid-emergency-response","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6025402-b40575ed63f89c61e04c33ad558c8dc9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167446&Signature=j8Ue0h3denBgEpkOuL9mf0LvN7uGZNhdQfB3qcfzMvLWHyg1kcIVudSktfxl52VTDPmAoVLyjg2Qbj67M4nas0wf3RoZkMBtpMIt~NZoZRl4BttLkHiKaEwDb0-G-rNyzfTpciIDl16c7ZXQB3vg8q307wRmudumGz-qzm3VtcIVEZqOThMuoJHTu4SoPU~y9T0nSW71UICATDQNgu9O3wEPFwu6vhW97boJZd-JoBVndr96wxytcFy1ZCpLrcSuBtk5l1bHmmGZ-KwsUOFkuadcPigbgoEV1MbGJdTvc3PULRVfUe37C7A45XU0I~KEtKfOt8l46EiVes~V8jWwgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Honolulu City Council Committee on Public Safety and Economy on Aug. 21 advanced Resolution 25-2-34 urging the city administration to install monitoring devices in flood inundation zones to improve public safety and emergency response during weather- and climate-related events.

Deputy Director Jennifer Walter of the Department of Emergency Management told the committee the administration supports “additional monitoring capability,” but cautioned that “a traffic camera alone, the value, may be minimal if it's dark or it doesn't necessarily alert us before something happens.” She added the broad language in the resolution is useful because it “allows us to look at a traffic camera with some kind of sensor or AI on it that could actually give some alert.”

The resolution would direct the administration to explore devices such as cameras and sensors in areas prone to inundation to improve early warning and situational awareness for first responders. Committee members discussed practical siting and funding; Council Member Weier asked about feasibility and timeline for installing devices in specific locations referenced by the community.

Walter said the department has not established a firm timeline and emphasized coordination with other agencies, including the Department of Transportation and the National Weather Service. She said the department is pursuing grant funding that may include AI and hazard-detection capabilities and described the resolution’s broad wording as enabling integration with existing coastal and ocean-monitoring partners.

Council Member Keaaina urged an informational briefing on lessons learned from the recent tsunami evacuation, noting an after-action report takes about 90 days but the council could benefit from sharing immediate observations. Keaaina expressed disappointment that the department director was not available for an informational briefing that day and said she will follow up individually with emergency management staff.

The chair recommended the resolution be reported out for adoption; no objections were raised and the recommendation was ordered.

Why it matters: The devices the resolution envisions—cameras, sensors and AI-assisted alerts—are intended to improve situational awareness during fast-moving hazards such as flash floods and tsunami-related inundation, and to help direct resources when communications are disrupted.

What’s next: The administration signaled willingness to coordinate with transportation and weather partners and pursue grant funding; the committee advanced the resolution for adoption and further work by administration staff.","The Council committee advanced Resolution 25-2-34 on Aug. 21, 2025, urging the city administration to install monitoring devices in flood inundation zones; the administration supports broad language to explore cameras with sensors or AI but said timelines require coordination and funding.","actionData","errors"]

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