#Criminal Justice
Maui Job Corps announces new outreach specialist for Maui County
Sophia Gonzales has joined the Maui Job Corps Ohana as its new outreach specialist for Maui County, the agency announced.
Hawaiʻi House adopts criminal justice reform bills
The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted bills to modernize and strengthen the state’s criminal justice system. Developed by the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, the measures focus on increasing fairness, ensuring law enforcement is qualified and well trained, improving transparency and data collection, and promoting better outcomes for individuals and communities.
Task force running Operation Keiki Shield receives top Pentagon award
The award recognized the military, local law enforcement and community agencies that have come together through Operation Keiki Shield to combat internet and child sex trafficking crimes within the active-duty military in Hawaiʻi.
Sanna Muñoz sworn in as Deputy Director of Rehabilitation Services and Programs
Sanna Muñoz was sworn in on Tuesday as the new Deputy Director of Rehabilitation Services and Programs Division of the new Hawai‘i Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Gabbard-Backed Justice Reform Bill Becomes Law
A bipartisan criminal justice reform bill that Rep. Tulsi Gabbard co-sponsored and worked to pass was signed into law today.
Bill Aims to Improve Compassionate Release of Prisoners
Schatz said the bill creates clear guidelines in the approval process so there’s more accountability and those who qualify for compassionate release get it.
Rep. Gabbard Advocates for Criminal Justice Reform
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard says Hawaiʻi pays more than $51,000 per year per prisoner locked up in Hawaiʻi–more than a year’s salary for many residents.
Rep. Gabbard Visits Overcrowded Maui Community Correctional Center
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard saw firsthand the problems and challenges at MCCC, foremost of which is the dilapidated facilities and extreme overcrowding.
MPD Promotes Rickard to Rank of Captain
A 22-year veteran of the Maui Police Department was promoted this week to the rank of Captain. Dean Rickard, earned the 2007 County of Maui Team of the Year award while serving in his most recent pot as Commander of the Plans & Training Section. Rickard takes on his new post as Captain and District […]
MPD’S MATSUURA PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT CHIEF
The Maui Police Department announced the promotion of Captain Danny Matsuura to the rank of Assistant Chief. Matsuura will serve as Commander of the Support Services Bureau in his capacity as Assistant Chief. He fills the void created by the recent promotion of Deputy Chief Clayton Tom with the new administration. Assistant Chief Matsuura is […]