In 2023, the Hilo Police Department reported two terminations and nine suspensions ranging from one to 12 days among its 421 sworn officers. Violations included criminal acts, policy breaches, and untruthfulness. Typical punishments involved suspensions and terminations. The department reported no incidents of malicious use of force, cowardice, or drug/narcotics use, with one alleged incident of maltreatment of a prisoner.