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Council backs targeted HPD retention and referral bonuses; HPD asks flexibility
Summary
Council members proposed retention incentive payments, referral bonuses and a civilian parking stipend for the Honolulu Police Department to address high vacancies; HPD opposed rigid provisos and urged flexibility while agreeing initiatives should continue.
The Budget Committee considered a series of targeted retention initiatives for the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) at its March 30 hearing, as council members sought to shore up personnel amid recurring vacancies and multi‑million dollar budget lapses.
Major Ryan Hiranaka, speaking for HPD, reiterated the department’s opposition to broad salary reductions beyond the mayor’s proposal and…
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