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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY   NEIL ABERCROMBIE GOVERNOR TED SAKAI DIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2014 Kulani Correctional Facility Re-Opens in Hilo Programs Integrate Treatment, Training and Community to Improve Rehabilitation [caption id="attachment_2414" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Kulani Correctional Facility Banner[/caption] [caption...

How do I locate an inmate? Located on our website’s home page (on the right side of the page) is a link that reads “SAVIN/VINE.”   Where is information on Correctional Facilities (prisons and jails)? Located on our website’s home...

[caption id="attachment_2055" align="alignleft" width="237"] The warden of Kulani Correctional Facility is Ruther Coller Forbes[/caption] Warden Named for Kulani Correctional Facility -- The Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce the selection of Ruth Coller Forbes as warden of Kulani Correctional...

SHERIFF DIVISION CONDUCTS NIGHT WARRANT SWEEP -- As part of an on-going effort to address outstanding warrants, the Sheriff Division Special Operations Section-Fugitive Unit conducted a warrant sweep last night in the Kalihi area. The sweep targeted traffic, Grand Jury,...

  [caption id="attachment_2050" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sheriff Graduation 2013[/caption] Sheriff Graduation -- The Honorable First Circuit Court Judge Edward Kubo Jr., members of the state Legislature, Public Safety Department officials, family members and friends today gathered in Waipio to witness the...

[caption id="attachment_2045" align="alignleft" width="200"] K9 Vests donated to State Sheriffs[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2075" align="alignleft" width="300"] As Gov. Neil Abercrombie looked on, the deputy K9s donned their custom vests in public for the first time at an unveiling held today at Washington...

PREA - The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), a Federal law, was passed to address sexual abuse and sexual harassment in prisons, jails, community correctional centers, and lock ups. In support of PREA, PSD has a "Zero Tolerance"...

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY NAMES NEW STATE SHERIFF -- The Department of Public Safety (PSD) today announced the appointment of Robin Nagamine as State Sheriff. Nagamine will be in charge of the department’s Sheriff Division, effective June 3, 2013.

2013 GRADUATION CEREMONY HELD FOR NEW CLASS OF ADULT CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS-- The Department of Public Safety (PSD) today welcomed a new class of adult correctional officers at a graduation ceremony and luncheon held at the Hale Koa Hotel. 27 recruits...

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY K9 UNIT IS AWARDED NEW K9 BALLISTIC VESTS THANKS TO A NON-PROFIT GROUP AND GROUPON --The Department of Public Safety’s Sheriff K9 Unit will be receiving five bulletproof vests thanks to a nationwide animal related GROUPON...