Civil Beat Data

2016-48: Failed to immediately investigate a motor vehicle collision involving another officer. Failed to remain impartial when the officer had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath and displayed signs of impairment. Instructed another officer to transport the impaired officer home without approval from a supervisor.

Disciplinary action: 10-day suspension

Status:Pending grievance

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Unprofessional conduct

2016-49: Was involved in a physical altercation with his ex-wife, causing numerous injuries. The incident occurred in the presence of a minor less than 14 years of age.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Pending grievance

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:Yes

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Assault Domestic violence Criminal behavior

2016-50: Conducted an unauthorized search of an individual's backpack. Caused the investigation and the individual's arrest to be tainted.

Disciplinary action: 20-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:Yes

Name: Dennis Higa

Falsification of records Criminal behavior

2016-51: Instructed a recruit to violate policy by having the recruit complete the Daily Attendance Report for him.

Disciplinary action: 3-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:Yes

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Criminal behavior Administrative

2016-52: While off duty, rear-ended another vehicle and caused damage and bodily injury. Failed to stop and render aid or report the incident. Operated his vehilcle while under the influence of an intoxicant. Refused to submit to a breath, blood or urine test and a mandatory blood draw.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Pending grievance

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:Yes

Name: Brent Sylvester

DUI Alcohol Criminal behavior Public endangerment Property damange

2016-53: While off duty, had his blue light on his vehicle in violation of departmental policy. Did not immediately declare a motor vehicle pursuit. Failed to notify and update police dispatch. Did not continuously utilize his flashing blue lights and siren during the pursuit. Did not prepare and submit a To/From report for the pursuit. Did not prepare and submit police reports regarding the performance of his duties.

Disciplinary action: 20-day suspension

Status:Pending grievance

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Public endangerment Administrative

2016-54: Visited multiple physicians/practitioners and provided false information in order to obtain multiple prescriptions for the same/similar controlled substances. Filled every prescription, illegally possessing large quantities of those controlled substances. (Hawaii Department of Public Safety investigation.)

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Pending grievance

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Lying Drugs Criminal behavior

2016-55: Operated his vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant and collided into a parked vehicle.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:Yes

Name: Danny Balico

DUI Alcohol Criminal behavior Property damange

2016-56: Acted unprofessionally when he posted offensive comments on his personal Facebook page.

Disciplinary action: 1-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Unprofessional conduct

2016-57: Was verbally abusive and used coarse language and excessive profanity toward his wife. Threatened his wife and made unwanted phone calls and sent unwanted text messages.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Pending grievance

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:Yes

             Name:
            
                            N/A

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Honolulu Police Misconduct

Disciplinary Actions, 2000 - 2023

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Honolulu Police Misconduct

2016-49: Was involved in a physical altercation with his ex-wife, causing numerous injuries. The incident occurred in the presence of a minor less than 14 years of age.

2016-50: Conducted an unauthorized search of an individual's backpack. Caused the investigation and the individual's arrest to be tainted.

2016-51: Instructed a recruit to violate policy by having the recruit complete the Daily Attendance Report for him.

2016-52: While off duty, rear-ended another vehicle and caused damage and bodily injury. Failed to stop and render aid or report the incident. Operated his vehilcle while under the influence of an intoxicant. Refused to submit to a breath, blood or urine test and a mandatory blood draw.

2016-55: Operated his vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant and collided into a parked vehicle.

2016-56: Acted unprofessionally when he posted offensive comments on his personal Facebook page.

2016-57: Was verbally abusive and used coarse language and excessive profanity toward his wife. Threatened his wife and made unwanted phone calls and sent unwanted text messages.