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Why should Oahu taxpayers have to pay for the criminal actions of police officers?
A $12.5 million settlement for the driver of a car that crashed after Honolulu police officers allegedly drove it off the road and fled the scene. A $4.5 million payout for four passengers who were critically hurt in the same incident. That’s $17 million from taxpayers for the alleged criminal actions of four police officers.
The police union pays big dues for insurance to protect against lawsuits prompted by the actions of its members. The insurance company and the union should pay, not taxpayers.
The criminal actions of police hopefully will end with them suffering the consequences of their actions. But core services and other programs for citizens of Oahu will suffer because money will be taken away from the city budget.
Ann Wright
Moiliili
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