Corrections
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- Jails
- Hawaii is one of only six states in the country that has its jail functions at the State level. Traditionally, jails are the responsibility of county government. The Hawaii Department of Public Safety is responsible for four jails: one on each of the islands of Oahu, Hawaii, Maui and Kauai.
- Prisons
- The Hawaii State Department of Public Safety oversees four prisons. Three of the prisons are located on the island of Oahu and one on the island of Hawaii.
- Correctional Industries
- Tommy Johnson
