Civil Beat Data

2017-21: Failed to obtain an appointment with and a medical evaluation from the city and county physician for clearance to return to duty. Failed to return to duty after being cleared to do so. Despite being cleared to return, remained out of work on leave.

Disciplinary action: 5-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Insubordination

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

Honolulu Police Misconduct

Disciplinary Actions, 2000 - 2024

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Honolulu Police Misconduct

2017-21: Failed to obtain an appointment with and a medical evaluation from the city and county physician for clearance to return to duty. Failed to return to duty after being cleared to do so. Despite being cleared to return, remained out of work on leave.

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).