#Public Safety Director

Sakai previously held the post during the Cayetano Administration. This time, he fills the vacancy created by the current director, Jodie Maesaka-Hirata, who will take on the role of Deputy Director of Corrections–a post that was left vacant by Joe Booker who moved to the mainland.

The Department of Public Safety announced today plans to close the Kulani Correctional Facility on the Big Island by the end of October.  Public Safety Director Clayton Frank said it was not fiscally feasible to continue to operate the facility under the difficult economic climate. “Because of the troubling economy, and continuing budget shortfalls, the […]