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First phase of approximately 25 inmates will be brought in this month; 175 to return over five months

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MEDIA RELEASE The Department of Public Safety has announced the selection of Ruth Coller Forbes as warden of Kulani Correctional Facility. Forbes assumed the position Dec. 1, 2013. “Ruth has a broad knowledge of corrections and management. She is a valuable asset to the department and is committed to carrying out our mission,” Public Safety […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The state Senate has confirmed Theodore I. Sakai as director of the Department of Public Safety. Sakai has been serving as the interim Director of Public Safety since June 1, 2012, when he was appointed by the governor. “Mr. Sakai will undoubtedly serve the public well as Director of the Department of Public […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has announced the appointment of a new Director of the Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) and a change at the Public Safety Department (PSD). To begin the implementation phase of the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI), Governor Abercrombie will appoint Ted Sakai as the new Director for Public Safety, effective June […]

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