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Dry Fog Sanitation Used to Sanitize Maui Jail

Dry Fog Sanitation is being used to sanitize the Maui Community Correctional Center and other jail facilities across the state in an ongoing effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  

Maui Jail Population Drops By 71 Inmates Over One Month

The jail population across the state has experienced a marked decrease in inmates as the Department of Public Safety finds ways to temporarily reduce the number of people in jails and prisons amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Department of Public Safety COVID-19 Procedural Updates

As part of the Department of Public Safety’s COVID-19 prevention efforts, Hawaiʻi correctional facilities are implementing enhanced screening at entry points.

Attempted Escape Thwarted at Hālawa Correctional Facility

Inmate Bronson Kekuewa allegedly attempted to scale the fence near the recreation field at 8:26 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019.

Senate Confirms Human Services Director, Committees Advance Other Nominees

The State Senate confirmed James Nishimoto to the Department of Human Services Development on Thursday, while two other department head appointees gained committee approval.

Phone Scam Involves People Impersonating Sheriffs

The impersonator tells the recipient that they will be arrested unless they pay a fee by phone to have the warrant cleared.

New Contract Houses Hawaii Inmates in Arizona

The state awarded a new contract to house inmates on the mainland saying there is not enough prison space in Hawaii to accommodate their return home at this time.