He Was Banned From Police Work In California But Hired In Honolulu

San Francisco Police Department investigators raised concerns about Officer Riley Bandy's conduct during a missing persons case. However, Bandy refused to participate in the internal investigation and resigned instead of cooperating. This decision allowed him to bypass the finding of serious misconduct and secure a new position as an investigator for Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm in Honolulu.

The office did not know about Bandy's alleged misconduct or his failure to cooperate with the investigation until recently. While Bandy did not disclose this information during his application process, it eventually became public knowledge. In other states, candidates for law enforcement positions would typically be required to sign waivers allowing employers to access their personnel records.

In Hawaii, this process is not yet required, and the findings of the investigation may have implications for Bandy's credibility as a prosecution witness if called to testify in court.