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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.

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.

Oʻahu, Hilo Inmates Sew Masks For Staff, Community

This sewing project began on April 1 with the assistance of the Hawaii Correctional Industries (HCI) who supplied the fabric, sewing supplies and sewing machines for the inmates.

Confirmation Hearing Today for Director of Public Safety

The state’s director of the Department of Public Safety, Nolan Espinda, is up for a confirmation hearing today for a second term.

Public Safety Director Travels to Maui to Survey Riot Damage at MCCC

“I saw first-hand today the difficult conditions staff have to work in.  I also saw an amazing transformation.  Modules that looked hurricane-ravaged one week ago are clean and orderly.”

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.