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SUBJECT POLICE DEPARTMENT FISCAL YEAR 2007 BUDGET <br /> COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING QUESTIONS <br /> PAGE 2 <br /> Any compensation that will be provided to Police Cadets, i.e. educational assistance, <br /> payroll, etc. <br /> The entry criterion; specifically the type of written examination to be administered and <br /> any physical requirements that may be imposed. <br /> Minimum educational requirements, allowing those interested in the program, however <br /> are not enrolled in a college or training institutions/programs due to financial hardships. <br /> The transition from a Police Cadet into a Police Officer I position. <br /> Additional personnel assigned to the Training Section to coordinate and manage the <br /> program and the funding source. <br /> Uniforms (purchase/selection) and equipment. Note: Staff has begun looking into this <br /> issue. <br /> 2. Laptop Computers For Field Reporting <br /> Refer to Attachment 1 (Legislative Auditor's Questions) Item #15 <br /> 3. Capital Improvement Project, Towers for Microwave <br /> After approximately 2 1/2 years of planning, environmental assessment, site acquisition and <br /> permitting, the new microwave system will become a reality in October 2006. A burn-in <br /> period of 60 days will ensure reliability and continuity of the new system, and enable <br /> dispatching to be seamless and dependable. <br /> <br /> 4. Capital Improvement Project, 700 MHZ Communication System <br /> Refer to Attachment 1 (Legislative Auditor's Questions) Item #13 <br /> 5. Capital Improvement Project, S. Koua Police Station <br /> In response to your request concerning the acquisition of the South Kona property, the latest <br /> update is that Major John Dawrs attended a meeting between Joe Alban and Finance Director <br /> William Takaba on March 22, 2006. <br /> Alban is aware of our interest in obtaining 3.5 acres of the north end of the property, to <br /> include the warehouse. Alban plans to establish a coffee shop in the former Mune's gas <br /> station and a new renovated health food store within the warehouse. <br /> <br />