Yes, Nick, the Police Commission was created in 1932 in response to the infamous Massie Case (read "Honor Killing" by David Stannard).

My grandfather was a juror in the case against Grace Fortescue (mother of Thalia Massie) and Tommie Massie, the husband of Thalia Massie. After Thalia Massie falsely accused five Hawaiian men for raping her, Grace Fortescue admitted she killed Joseph Kahaawai in "Honor" of her daughter. The jury returned a guilty verdict for the murder. However, Grace and Tommie spent less than 1 hour in confinement at the courthouse, drinking champagne!

The point is, the Police Commission was formed to protect the interest of the elite aristocratic's. The Commission was made up of the politically elite! Names like Judd, Dillingham and Dole where responsible for appointing the Commission. They all had a vested financial interest in protecting their (ass)set's. 

Sadly, the "culture" of the Police Commission was set in motion 80+ years ago,today is not much different.