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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.
Kona couple found with fentanyl at Big Island airport charged with additional offenses after suspected overdose of jail inmate
The inmate who died was identified as Steven Mario Delgado.
12 people graduate to become adult correctional officers in Hawaiʻi
Twelve people completed Basic Corrections Recruit Class 23-01 training and will begin their careers as correctional officers in facilities across Oʻahu and on the Big Island.
Suspect in Honoka‘a shooting was on supervised release
Keola Whitehead-Shibata was officially charged Thursday afternoon with second-degree attempted murder, ownership or possession prohibited, and carrying a firearm in the commission of a separate felony. He slated to appear in District Court for an initial appearance today.
Hawai‘i County Prosecutor’s Office releases results of survey; some skeptical of results
A recent survey conducted by the Hawai‘i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney showed residents were mostly aligned with prosecutors’ positions on a variety of topics, including harsher criminal penalties and adding more detention capacity, but some state officials are skeptical of the validity of its results.
Four officer recruits to work at Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center in Hilo
The 11-week correctional officers training in Hawaiʻi includes more than 400 hours of classroom time and physical training.
Jail policies same after Hilo inmate beating; but state’s security cameras being improved
The Hawai’i State Public Safety Department has hired a consultant to review security camera systems at each of the state’s jails and prisons and repair nonfunctional devices or replace them.
Neighbors of overcrowded jail in residential area of Hilo want it relocated
Originally called the Hilo County Jail, Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo started out as an 11-cell jailhouse built in the 1890s.
Jury Finds 3 Former HCCC Officers Guilty in Jailhouse Beating
A federal jury convicted three former correctional officers at the Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center for assaulting an inmate in violation of his civil rights and for obstructing justice in attempting to cover up the violation.
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.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Jail Escapee
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating an inmate who escaped from Hale Nani Correctional Center in Hilo Friday night.
PSD to Offer Monetary Incentive to Inmates Who Obtain COVID-19 Vaccine
A one-time incentive award is being offered to Hawaiʻi prisoners who become fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
11 Active COVID Cases Reported at HCCC
There are currently 11 active COVID-19 cases among inmates at Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center.
Half of HCCC Inmate Population Vaccinated Against COVID-19
More than half of all the inmates at Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center are now vaccinated against COVID-19.
No HCCC Inmates Currently Suffering from COVID, Officials Report
One staff member at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center tested positive for COVID-19, according to state officials Wednesday, Aug. 11.
HCCC Reports 2 Active Cases Among Inmates
Out of 68 inmates recently tested at Hawaii Community Correctional Center, two have tested positive for COVID-19. There are currently two active cases in the facility.
HCCC COVID-19 Outbreak Drops to 5 Active Inmate Cases
The COVID-19 outbreak within Hawaii Community Correctional Center continues to wind down with authorities reporting three more inmates recovering from the virus.
HCCC Continues to Battle COVID Cases Among Inmates
With two additional inmate recoveries, Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center now reports eight active COVID-19 cases among prisoners.
All HCCC Inmates Cleared of COVID-19
There are no active COVID-19 cases among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center as of Thursday, July 1.
COVID Cases at HCCC on the Decline
The COVID-19 outbreak at Hawaii Community Correctional Center appears to be under control with only three active cases reported as of Wednesday, June 30.
