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Sheriff Division honors exceptional staff at Meritorious Awards Ceremony
The Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division recently held its inaugural Meritorious Awards and Leadership/Special Skills Award ceremony at the State Capitol auditorium, celebrating the outstanding achievements of deputies and civilian staff.
Bill becomes law establishing new Department of Law Enforcement
“The new department will allow more efficient and effective emergency response, criminal law enforcement, investigations and homeland security operations,” said Gov. Ige.
Scammer using spoofed phone numbers from Governor’s Office and Sheriff Division
In recent days, several people have called the Sheriff Division to report an individual claiming to be a Deputy Sheriff, an employee with the Hawaiʻi District Attorney’s Office and in some cases, a Governor’s Office employee.
Hawai‘i to Get $5.5 M to Support Law Enforcement Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
“Our state and local law enforcement and first responders have been on the front lines with our health care professionals in confronting this pandemic, and they need the appropriate tools, equipment, and resources to keep themselves safe as they assist others,” Senator Hirono said. “This funding will help ensure that these first responders are able to continue protecting our community during this challenging time.”
Hirono Urges for Federal Funding to Clear Rape Kit Backlog
On a visit to the Honolulu Police Department Headquarters on Wednesday, Sen. Mazie K. Hirono highlighted the important role of federal funding in helping Hawaiʻi law enforcement clear a backlog of 1,500 untested rape kits statewide. In 2016, the Office of the Hawaiʻi Attorney General received a $2 million grant from the US Department of […]
