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New Chief, New Hope for Honolulu Police | Honolulu News
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- Jul 3, 2026
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- 78
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Summary
Honolulu’s new police chief, David Lazar, is shaking things up—bringing fresh energy and a bold mission to fix the department’s biggest challenges. As the first outsider in nearly 90 years, he’s laser-focused on recruiting, retaining officers, and rebuilding trust with the community. Facing a critical shortage of over 460 officers and burnout among veterans, Lazar is taking a hands-on approach, starting with listening tours to understand the frontlines. With roots in San Francisco’s police leadership, he’s committed to fostering mutual respect and working with the union and residents to turn Honolulu into the safest city in the nation—rooted in aloha and teamwork. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d0677cf05e66dad1