Maui's police chief has been sidelined while the department's handling of a bribery scandal is investigated — bad news for the department's credibility, and a test for the civilian commission that oversees it.

• Chief John Pelletier is on paid leave while the police commission looks at his oversight of the criminal intelligence unit.
• Deputy Chief Wade Mera is running the department for now.
• The move follows the arrest of the unit's former commander, who is accused of taking bribes to shield criminal activity.
• The police union says it will back the chief unless it sees facts showing otherwise, and wants the commission to explain its reasoning.

Outlook: The commission's investigation will decide whether Pelletier returns, and pressure is building on it to show the process is fair.