Hawaii Department of Public Safety

Key discussions during the meeting focused on several areas concerning the SAVIN system. The committee received an update that the FCC extended the deadline to sunset the telephone revenue source funding until April 1, 2027. The monthly SAVIN report for June 1, 2025, through September 31, 2025, was presented, noting a drop in searches attributed to a data scraping bot blockage and a request for improved number formatting in future reports. Updates were provided regarding VINE phone script language changes and notification confusion due to an inmate's transfer to Federal custody. Furthermore, the committee noted that a legislative proposal to remove the SAVIN expenditure cap has been submitted for the 2026 session. Finally, the three-year contract with VINE was executed, effective retroactively from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2028.

The meeting included legislative updates regarding bills affecting the SAVIN Fund and CVCC's budget, with discussions on advocating for CVCC's original budget request. There was a review of SAVIN marketing materials and swag distribution, including outreach to community health organizations and WIC sites. The committee discussed digital marketing strategies and the upcoming National Crime Victims' Rights Week events. Monthly SAVIN reporting covered system tests, notification error rates, Appriss tickets, and special funds. An update on the SAVIN RFP status was provided, noting delays due to the PSD Procurement Office's relocation.

The Savin Governance Committee (SGC) meeting included discussions on legislative updates regarding HB 1463 and SB 2091, which focus on victim notification, and the committee was encouraged to submit testimony. The committee discussed swag distribution, the SAVIN TV and radio advertising campaigns, the Google ad campaign through Appriss, the Hear Me! Podcast, and the PavHawaii.com website. The committee addressed death notifications and delete dates, upcoming release notifications, and SAVIN & Hard Copy Notification Requests. There were also discussions about OffenderTrack outages, monthly SAVIN reporting, and the transition to VINE Standard. The meeting also covered the SAVIN and RAVS Directed Reorganization.

The meeting included legislative updates, such as the approval to increase the SAVIN ceiling and the approval of three new SAVIN positions. There was discussion regarding the distribution of SAVIN marketing swag, the SAVIN TV and radio advertising campaigns, the Hear Me! podcast, and the PavHawaii.com website. The committee also discussed notification settings, OffenderTrack outages, and monthly SAVIN reporting. The transition to VINE Standard was addressed, including the testing of HPA notification configurations and the discussion of issues related to ROM requests. SAVIN and RAVS directed reorganization was also reviewed.

The meeting covered the SAVIN and RAVS directed reorganization, including the appointment of an interim PSD SAVIN Coordinator and clarification of roles. Discussions included updates on the vacant SAVIN Coordinator position, the effective date of the reorganization, and the management of SAVIN responsibilities. The committee reviewed meeting minutes and discussed grammatical errors and the rights of designees. Other topics included swag distribution, updates on the radio/TV campaign, brochure translation and printing, and the PAV Hawaii website. The committee also addressed revised release notifications, offender track outages, emergency override line procedures, and monthly SAVIN reporting, including parole-related triggers and interstate transfers. The meeting concluded with discussions about in-person meetings and membership expirations.