Requesting a working group to address staffing shortages and risks of private security contracting at state courts in Hawaii.

The bill requests the establishment of a Court Security and Department of Law Enforcement Capacity Working Group to address systemic staffing shortages, expanded statutory responsibilities, and escalating fiscal and accountability risks associated with private security contracting at state courts. The working group will evaluate and recommend solutions to realign staffing levels, stabilize Deputy Sheriff recruitment and retention, and reduce long-term fiscal dependence on private security.

Requesting a working group to address staffing shortages and risks of private security contracting at state courts in Hawaii.

The bill requests the establishment of a Court Security and Department of Law Enforcement Capacity Working Group to address systemic staffing shortages, expanded statutory responsibilities, and escalating fiscal and accountability risks associated with private security contracting at state courts. The working group will evaluate and recommend solutions to realign staffing levels, stabilize Deputy Sheriff recruitment and retention, and reduce long-term fiscal dependence on private security.