Civil Beat Data

2017-37: Used unprofessional language and conduct toward a superior officer. Raised his voice and used unprofessional language, which included profanity, implied threats of violence, and expressions of insubordination. (Pursuant to the grievance process, suspension reduced from 3 days to 1 day.)

Disciplinary action: 1-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Insubordination Verbal abuse Unprofessional conduct

2017-39: While off duty, went to an event while attired in his police uniform and driving a police vehicle in violation of departmental policy. Was unprofessional when interacting with a former family member who also attended the event. (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 Administrative

2017-40: Failed to conduct a complete investigation, failed to submit a police report, and acted unprofessionally toward the victim. (Two-day suspension upheld after grievance process.)

Disciplinary action: 2-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Unprofessional conduct Administrative

Incidents involving same officer: 2017-1

2017-02-01: Posted an unprofessional and offensive caption on social media.

Disciplinary action: 1-day suspension

Status:Arbitration

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

Name: Walter Gouveia

Unprofessional conduct

2016-05: Inappropriately called the complainant's work and cell phones with phone numbers he obtained from unauthorized transactions on an HPD computer.

Disciplinary action: 1-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Unprofessional conduct

2016-06: Swore at the complainant and her passengers in an aggressive and condescending manner. Was unprofessional and overbearing. Ordered the complainant's passengers to exit the vehicle and walk home.

Disciplinary action: 20-day suspension

Status:Arbitration

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:Yes

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Intimidation Criminal behavior Verbal abuse Unprofessional conduct

2016-20: Failed to remain impartial during the investigation of a custody dispute and failed to conduct a proper invesetigation.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

Name: Alan Ahn

Unprofessional conduct Administrative

2016-24: Got into an altercation with a female motorist and told her to "pull over" while off duty and in plain clothes. Swore at the female and spoke to her in an unprofessional manner.

Disciplinary action: 3-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Intimidation Abuse of power Insubordination Verbal abuse Unprofessional conduct

Incidents involving same officer: 2016-25

2016-25: Approached the complainant in an aggressive manner. Yelled at the complainant to challenge the male to a fight. Continued to yell at the male while a lieutenant attempted to intervene.

Disciplinary action: 10-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Intimidation Abuse of power Insubordination Verbal abuse Unprofessional conduct

Incidents involving same officer: 2016-24

2016-30: Did not generate a police report for the complainant. Sent an unprofessional message on his mobile data computer to another officer.

Disciplinary action: 3-day suspension

Status:Pending grievance

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Unprofessional conduct Cop on cop Administrative

Honolulu Police Misconduct

Disciplinary Actions, 2000 - 2025

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Honolulu Police Misconduct

2017-37: Used unprofessional language and conduct toward a superior officer. Raised his voice and used unprofessional language, which included profanity, implied threats of violence, and expressions of insubordination. (Pursuant to the grievance process, suspension reduced from 3 days to 1 day.)

2017-40: Failed to conduct a complete investigation, failed to submit a police report, and acted unprofessionally toward the victim. (Two-day suspension upheld after grievance process.)

2017-02-01: Posted an unprofessional and offensive caption on social media.

2016-05: Inappropriately called the complainant's work and cell phones with phone numbers he obtained from unauthorized transactions on an HPD computer.

2016-06: Swore at the complainant and her passengers in an aggressive and condescending manner. Was unprofessional and overbearing. Ordered the complainant's passengers to exit the vehicle and walk home.

2016-20: Failed to remain impartial during the investigation of a custody dispute and failed to conduct a proper invesetigation.

2016-24: Got into an altercation with a female motorist and told her to "pull over" while off duty and in plain clothes. Swore at the female and spoke to her in an unprofessional manner.

2016-25: Approached the complainant in an aggressive manner. Yelled at the complainant to challenge the male to a fight. Continued to yell at the male while a lieutenant attempted to intervene.

2016-30: Did not generate a police report for the complainant. Sent an unprofessional message on his mobile data computer to another officer.