HRS §52D-6

Police force; employees

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This section says the police chief can hire officers and other staff, following legal rules and pay. It also says that probation, suspension, and firing of police employees must follow the law. It does not give specific details.

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The statute, as written — Police force; employees

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

The chief of police may appoint officers and other employees under such rules and at such salaries as are authorized by law. Probationary appointment, suspension, and dismissal of officers and employees of the police department shall be as authorized by law.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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