#Max Otani

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.

Sheriff Division promotes three new lieutenants

Three Deputy Sheriff Sergeants were promoted to Lieutenant at an official promotion and pinning ceremony held Wednesday.

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.

Gov. Ige Appoints Max Otani as Public Safety Director

Gov. David Ige announced the appointment of Max Otani to serve as the director of the Department of Public Safety, effective Dec. 1, 2020. Otani replaces Nolan Espinda, who retired in September.