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Security measures added at Hawaii State Capitol

State officials are beefing up security at Hawaii’s top government building with additions that include metal detector scans for visitors and bag X-ray machines as the 2024 session of the Legislature nears its Jan. 17 opening.

By Cindy Ellen Russell

Jan. 4, 2024

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Tani Kagesa goes through the security check point at the rotunda level of the Hawaii State Capitol.
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Tani Kagesa goes through the security check point at the rotunda level of the Hawaii State Capitol.
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Walk-through metal detectors have been erected at the Hawaii State Capitol for increased security.
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A view of the 2nd and 3rd levels of the Hawaii State Capitol.
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A visitor goes through the metal detector at the Hawaii State Capitol on Wednesday.
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Jack Lewin, right, gets through security check-in at the rotunda level of the Hawaii State Capitol on Wednesday.
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Walk-through metal detectors have been erected at the Hawaii State Capitol for increased security.
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A bag is checked before entry.
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A metal detector wand is used by security at the Hawaii State Capitol.
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Walk-through metal detectors have been erected at the Hawaii State Capitol for increased security. Pictured is the basement level entry of the Hawaii State Capitol. Security check-in is beyond the doors.
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The driveway to the parking entrance of the Hawaii State Capitol.
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An electronic security checkpoint has been installed at the driveway which leads into the basement parking level of the Hawaii State Capitol.
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An electronic security checkpoint, along with two gate arms, has been installed at the driveway which leads into the basement parking level of the Hawaii State Capitol.
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A biometric security checkpoint has been installed at the driveway which leads into the basement parking level of the Hawaii State Capitol.
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Leslie Gohier was visiting the state Capitol on Wednesday.
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A view of the Hawaii State Capitol and the entrance to its basement level parking.

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