Making a complaint on a berserk police officer (Honolulu Police Department)
Channel: H. Doug Matsuoka
Date: 14/03/2013

[Update of 6/10/2013: Nothing has happened to the cop and nothing will. He'll probably retire soon. They tried docking him some pay and reducing in rank but union contested in a way that it will take more years to process than for him to reach retirement. Aloha and welcome to Honolulu.]

[Update of 7/2/2013: This video tipped off local reporter Keoki Kerr to investigate further. Although at the present, the officer is still armed and on the street, it's good to know the situation is being investigated. I continue to advise people to record all interactions with the police. You also have the right (some would say duty) to record any interactions the police have with members of the public in public.  http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/22738085/exclusive-hpd-sergeant-caught-on-video-in-confrontation-was-fired-before ]

[Update of 8/21/14: One of the policemen in the video showed up at a Makiki Neighborhood Board meeting to give the night's police report. I asked what happened to Sgt Oliva, the perpetrator in the video. He said the officer was disciplined but could not tell me what that discipline was. He also confirmed that the officer was still armed and on the street.]

Chris Nova Smith finds out what happens when you try to make a complaint on a berserk Honolulu Police Department officer: You get harassed and asked to leave. Oh, and also asked to turn off your video cam. Which Nova didn't.

Note: I generally let people have their say in the comment section. Not agreeing with or condoning any of it by letting it appear. I will not post any comments suggesting someone die or be killed because people can take that seriously without regard to how it's intended.