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New class of state corrections officers graduates; four assigned to Big Island facility
Adult corrections officer training courses have compressed in length and doubled in number to address a staff shortage.
New recruitment campaign for corrections officers kicks off in June 2024
The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) is kicking off a new multi-pronged recruitment campaign for adult corrections officers (ACO) beginning Monday, June 10, 2024.
Road boring for Waipʻio Valley Road project planned for early May
The findings from this analysis will help guide future improvements, ensuring the road’s durability and resilience against natural elements and heavy usage while improving safety for residents and visitors alike.
Big Island woman sworn in as new deputy director for state program
Sanna Muñoz of the Big Island was sworn in as the new deputy director of the Rehabilitation Services and Program Division of the new Hawai‘i Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Hawaiʻi Island police looking for Hale Nani work furlough inmate who failed to return
Work furlough inmate Michael Saragosa-Galon failed to return from a furlough pass to the Hale Nani Reintegration Center in Panaʻewa by his deadline of 2 p.m. Friday.
Hawaiʻi State Capitol adding metal detectors; becomes 38th state with this security
Beginning July 10, the Hawai’i State Capitol will add metal detectors to its security measures, joining 37 state capitols that already have them.
Hawaiʻi Department of Public Safety’s K9 Kahu receives protective vest from nonprofit
The Hawaiʻi Department of Public Safety’s Narcotics Enforcement Division received a protective vest for K9 Kahu that was provided by a nonprofit.
State Sheriff Division seeking new recruits on all islands
Interested people should apply by Nov. 25 on the Department of Human Resources and Development website.
Alert: Beware of deputy sheriff impersonators and extortion scams
The scammers, claiming to be deputy sheriffs, are requesting money from people to pay for bogus outstanding warrants, traffic citations and/or fines for missed jury duty.
Man Arrested for Assaulting Officer at Honolulu Airport
On Friday about 4:15 p.m. Deputy Sheriffs assigned to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport arrested 37-year-old Alan Badua after he allegedly assaulted a deputy sheriff, the Department of Public Safety stated in a news release Saturday.
Hilo-Bound Traveler Found with Suspected 2 Pounds of Meth in Carry-On at Daniel K. Inouye Airport
A 43-year-old woman was reportedly found with nearly two pounds of methamphetamine in her carry-on bag at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport while attempting to travel from Honolulu to Hilo this week.
DPS Hiring Female Adult Correctional Officers Statewide
The Department of Public Safety is currently looking for qualified applicants, on all islands, interested in becoming an adult corrections officer (ACO).
Sheriff Impersonator Scam Prompts Public Warning
A reoccurring Sheriff impersonator scam incident has prompted the Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division to put out another warning.
Former PSD Director Nolan Espinda Dies
Former Department of Public Safety Director Nolan Espinda died Thursday, May 19. He was 65.
Inmate Visitations Canceled at HCCC Main Facility This Weekend Due to Active COVID Cases
Inmate visitations have been canceled at Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center’s main facility this weekend, May 7-8.
DPS: No New Positive COVID Tests Reported at HCCC
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, Feb. 23, reported no new positive COVID-19 tests among inmates or staff members at Big Island correctional facilities.
DPS: 4 Inmates at HCCC Test Positive For COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Thursday, Feb. 17, reported four COVID-19 positive test results among inmates at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
Kea‘au Man Arrested for Illegal Firearm
A Kea‘au man was arrested during a court-ordered eviction for having an illegal firearm.
8 Inmates Test Positive at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center
The latest COVID-19 testing updates received for the correctional facilities were released on Friday, Jan. 7.
Public Safety Department Releases Latest COVID Results
The latest testing updates received for Hawaii’ correctional facilities were issued in a press release Tuesday, Jan. 4
