The Honolulu Police Department’s Scientific Investigation Section is the only full-service forensic testing laboratory in Hawaii and is accredited in the areas of Biology, Controlled Substances, …

Sep 17, 2024 · Felony criminal cases are being reviewed after an audit of the Honolulu Police Department’s forensic DNA testing lab.

The Criminal Investigation Division investigates cases involving murder, robbery, sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, financial fraud and forgery, auto theft, and white collar crimes.

In addition to preparing investigations for criminal prosecution, the division strives to increase public awareness by partnering with other law enforcement agencies and the community …

Dec 18, 2024 · The Bottom Line: Violent crime on O‘ahu is currently: slightly up in several categories, but stable or lower in others. We apologize that our October and November reports …

Each month, we analyze the crime data provided publicly by the Honolulu Police Department to understand crime trends and put the headlines in perspective. Currently, for each category of …

Aug 14, 2007 · HONOLULU (KHNL) -- Analyzing evidence and collecting DNA samples from convicted felons. That's just some of the work going on at the Honolulu Police Department's …

Sep 19, 2024 · Excellent sociological research has shown that political speeches and news coverage can convince people that crime is actually worse than it is. So it’s good to look at the …

The plan for MPD is to develop a new crime lab facility, moving the forensic team to the department’s forensic facility, as well as hiring one new criminalist to focus on DNA analysis.

4 days ago · Nearly five decades after her partially clothed body was discovered on the second floor of her Honolulu high school, modern DNA testing has led to an arrest that could solve the …