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New women’s dorm at MCCC is expected to help alleviate overcrowding at the Maui jail
The state Department of Public Safety held a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday to mark the start of construction of a new medium security housing structure for female inmates at the Maui Community Correctional Center.
Hawaiʻi inmates at CoreCivicʻs Saguaro Correctional Center celebrate Makahiki
As part of the celebration at Saguaro, which officially began at sunrise on Nov. 16, inmates from Hawaiʻi who observe the festival participated in traditional Hawaiian dancing, praying, games and other religious activities that are part of the Makahiki celebration.
35 recruits graduate, become Hawaiʻi’s newest adult correctional officers
Thirty-five recruits graduated and from basic training with the Department of Public Safety, becoming the newest adult correctional officers in the state.
Statewide Recruitment Open for Adult Corrections Officer Positions
The Department of Public Safety is currently looking for qualified applicants, on all islands, interested in becoming an adult corrections officer. There are immediate female only vacancies on all islands. The recruitment period closes Aug. 31, 2022.
Beware of deputy Sheriff impersonator requesting money in extortion scams
The Sheriff Division of the Hawaiʻi Department of Public Safety has issued an alert about a Sheriff impersonator who tells individuals they owe money for outstanding warrants, traffic citations and/or missed jury duty.
Department of Public Safety opens statewide Sheriff recruitment
Recruitment is open on the Department of Human Resources and Development website and closes Monday, Feb. 28. PSD is seeking applicants willing to serve on every island.
Woman arrested by Sheriff Division, ending Tuesday’s two hour barricade on Oʻahu
A barricade situation in a Kailua neighborhood on Oʻahu came to an end on Tuesday morning, when Deputy Sheriffs successfully disarmed and arrested a female suspect.
Governor Ige Appoints Two People to Hawaiʻi Paroling Authority Board
Hawai’i Gov. David Ige appointed Milton Kotsubo and Carol Matayoshi to the five-person Hawai‘i Paroling Authority board. The appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.
Lt. Dobrowolsky Promoted to Second in Command for State Sheriff Division
The Hawaiʻi Department of Public Safety held a pinning ceremony today to promote Lt. Lanikoa “Koa” Dobrowolsky’s promotion to First Deputy, which is second in command of the state’s Sheriff Division.
State Senate Confirms Max Otani as Director of Public Safety
The Hawaiʻi State Senate confirmed on Wednesday, Feb. 24 the appointment of Max Otani as Director of the Department of Public Safety through Dec. 5, 2022.
Hawai‘i Paroling Authority Chair Named Acting Director of Public Safety Department
Governor David Ige announced the appointment of Edmund “Fred” Hyun to serve as the temporary acting director overseeing the state Department of Public Safety, effective Oct. 1 through Nov. 30.
UPDATE: First COVID-19 Positive Inmate in Hawai‘i, Four Staff at Other Facilities Test Positive
A new inmate housed at the Oʻahu Community Correctional Center tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first confirmed inmate case within the Hawaiʻi Department of Public Safety. In unrelated cases, one adult correctional officer at the Hālawa Correctional Facility and two ACOs at the Waiawa Correctional Facility have tested positive for COVID-19.
Legislators Urge Public Safety Department to Reconsider Cancellation of Programs for Women Inmates on Oʻahu
Members of the Senate and House of Representative sent a letter to Gov. David Ige and Public Safety Director Nolan Espinda, urging them to continue operation of correctional work furlough and halfway house programs for women inmates on O‘ahu, contracted through the YWCA of O‘ahu.
Department of Public Safety Suspends ‘Non-Essential Programming’
In an effort to limit possible exposure to staff and inmates, all non-essential programming has been temporarily suspended.
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.
Hawai‘i Correctional Facilities Suspend Inmate Personal Visits
Effective today, March 13, 2020, and until further notice, all correctional facilities in Hawaiʻi will suspend inmate personal visits. At this point this action does not impact the continuation of other scheduled official and attorney visits.
Invitation For Bid Issued For Wastewater System in Pūlehunui
A regional approach to infrastructure planning is anticipated to facilitate the development in the area in a way that is financially and environmentally efficient, ultimately maximizing the use of State funds.
MCCC Struggles Over ʻExtreme’ Staff Shortage
Over the past two weeks, staffing shortages at the Maui Community Correctional Center prompted cancellations of weekend visits for inmates. No other correctional facilities in the state experienced any visit cancellations in the past four years.
Maui Jail Staffing Shortages Prompt Addition of Temporary Visitation
The new, temporary, visiting hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday visits will follow the same schedule.
Job Openings for Adult Corrections Officer
The Department of Public Safety is seeking applicants on all islands, including Maui for adult corrections officer positions.
