Bert Matsuoka

The chairman of the Hawaii Paroling Authority is looking at ways to reduce prison overcrowding without endangering public safety

By Lee Catterall

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 17, 2012

~~<p>Bert Y. Matsuoka did not apply for the job of chairman of the Hawaii Paroling Authority. He was asked by Gov. Neil Abercrombie to come out of state retirement to fill the role.</p>
<p>Matsuoka's career, from police officer to other positions, has put him close to people at risk. He became an investigator for the state Department of Human Services' welfare division and conducted criminal and administrative inquiries.</p>
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Bert Y. Matsuoka did not apply for the job of chairman of the Hawaii Paroling Authority. He was asked by Gov. Neil Abercrombie to come out of state retirement to fill the role.

Matsuoka's career, from police officer to other positions, has put him close to people at risk. He became an investigator for the state Department of Human Services' welfare division and conducted criminal and administrative inquiries. Login for more...