HRS §52D-6
Police force; employees
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
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.
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