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COVID-19 Cluster at Public Safety Training and Staff Development Section on O‘ahu Totals 20
The state Department of Public Safety confirmed six more employees currently assigned to the Training and Staff Development section have confirmed positive COVID-19 test results. This brings the total positive cases to 20.
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.
Death at Hālawa Correctional Facility, Employee Identified
The Hālawa Correctional Facility employee who died on Monday has since been identified as 37-year-old Darwin Fernandez, PSD officials confirmed.
Inmates Still Agitated, Overcrowding Likely Source of Monday’s Riot at MCCC
PSD officials say: “It is expected that they will still be agitated and may create loud situations. Earlier they were pounding on the cell doors of the module.”
Gov. Ige Announces New Public Safety Department Appointments
Gov. David Ige announced the appointment of veteran deputy general Maria Cook as the Department of Public Safety deputy director for administration. Cook will begin her new position on Feb. 1. “Maria will bring valuable insight and experience to the department in her new role,” PSD director Nolan Espinda said. “She has a wealth of […]
