Department of Public Safety

The Hawaii Department of Public Safety manages the state's correctional system, including prisons, jails, and the supervision of parolees, as well as the Sheriff Division and narcotics enforcement. It operates Hawaii's correctional facilities and contracts with mainland facilities to house inmates when in-state capacity is exceeded. The department is responsible for the rehabilitation and safe management of incarcerated individuals and the enforcement of court-ordered supervision.

The department's policies on incarceration, rehabilitation programs, and parole supervision affect public safety and the reintegration of returning citizens into Hawaii communities. Families of incarcerated individuals and justice reform advocates can engage through the department's community oversight and legislative testimony processes.