Civil Beat Data

2017-22: As a supervisor, sent an e-mail that contained material of a sexual nature to a subordinate female officer. (Pursuant to the grievance process, suspension reduced from 5 days to 3 days.)

Disciplinary action: 3-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Sexual harassment or misconduct

2017-23: As a supervisor, made repeated unwelcomed and unwanted advances toward a female employee that were inappropriate and in violation of the department’s sexual harassment policy. Violated the confidentiality and non-retaliation agreement by initiating a conversation regarding this issue while the investigation was ongoing.

Disciplinary action: 20-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Abuse of power Insubordination Sexual harassment or misconduct

2017-24: Failed to submit an assigned police report in a timely manner, which curtailed the investiaation.

Disciplinary action: 1-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Administrative

2017-25: Did not properly investigate a trespassing incident. Released the suspect prior to meeting with the complainant and obtaining all the facts of the incident resulting in a failure to issue a trespass warning to the suspect. (Pursuant to the grievance process, suspension reduced from 1 day to a written reprimand.)

Disciplinary action: Written reprimand-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Administrative

2017-26: Did not properly investigate a trespassing incident. Released the suspect prior to meeting with the complainant and obtaining all the facts of the incident resulting in a failure to issue a trespass warning to the suspect. (Pursuant to the grievance process, 1 -day suspension reduced to written reprimand.)

Disciplinary action: Written reprimand-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Administrative

2017-27: Failed to notify dispatch or enter into his mobile data computer his attempt to conduct a traffic stop. Failed to initiate a Motor Vehicle Collision report or any other appropriate police report. (Has another case pending final disposition.)

Disciplinary action: 1-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:No

Name: Eric Hokama

Administrative

2017-28: Failed to notify dispatch or enter into his mobile data computer his attempt to conduct a traffic stop. Failed to declare a pursuit pursuant to departmental policy. Failed to provide dispatch with information about the pursuit and did not assess the risks involved. Failed to initiate a Motor Vehicle Collision report or any other appropriate police report.

Disciplinary action: 1-day suspension

Status:Pending grievance

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Public endangerment Administrative

2017-29: Was duly subpoenaed to attend court and did not show up (third similar violation within 12 months).

Disciplinary action: 1-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Insubordination Administrative

Incidents involving same officer: 2017-18

2017-30: Was duly subpoenaed to attend court and did not show up (third similar violation within 12 months).

Disciplinary action: 1-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Insubordination Administrative

2017-31: Was unprofessional and made inappropriate comments when posting a video on social media. (Pursuant to the grievance process, suspension reduced from 5 days to 3 days.)

Disciplinary action: 3-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Unprofessional conduct

Honolulu Police Misconduct

Disciplinary Actions, 2000 - 2023

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Honolulu Police Misconduct

2017-22: As a supervisor, sent an e-mail that contained material of a sexual nature to a subordinate female officer. (Pursuant to the grievance process, suspension reduced from 5 days to 3 days.)

2017-24: Failed to submit an assigned police report in a timely manner, which curtailed the investiaation.

2017-27: Failed to notify dispatch or enter into his mobile data computer his attempt to conduct a traffic stop. Failed to initiate a Motor Vehicle Collision report or any other appropriate police report. (Has another case pending final disposition.)

2017-29: Was duly subpoenaed to attend court and did not show up (third similar violation within 12 months).

2017-30: Was duly subpoenaed to attend court and did not show up (third similar violation within 12 months).

2017-31: Was unprofessional and made inappropriate comments when posting a video on social media. (Pursuant to the grievance process, suspension reduced from 5 days to 3 days.)