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RESOLUTION NO. 523 OS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR THE INTERROGATION ROOM
EQUIPMENT GRANT FOR THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the State of Hawaii Department of the Attorney General, Crime Prevention and
Justice Assistance Division has authorized an Interrogation Room Equipment Grant for the Hawaii
County Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the funds will be used to upgrade the audio and visual recording equipment in the
police interview rooms for the recording of defendant and or victim interviews; and
WHEREAS, the recording of victims and witness interviews "locks" them into their initial
statements and this can be especially useful in the prosecution of domestic violence cases as victims
often recant their statements prior to trial; and
WHEREAS, the audio and video recording of suspect interviews can be very powerful as
judges and juries can see the suspect's attitude and demeanor during the interview and it can also be
useful in establishing that officers have not coerced or threatened the suspect into providing a
statement; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department expects the new equipment will improve the investigation
of crimes, through better evidence collection of audible and clear pre-recorded interviews, or
statements of victims, witnesses, and offenders; and
WHEREAS, the funds provided by the State of Hawaii Department of the Attorney General are
derived from grants provided by the federal government; and
WHEREAS, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 46-7, requires that county departments obtain
the consent of the council to enter into agreements with the federal or state governments respecting
action to be taken pursuant to any of the powers granted by law to furnish, expend, and receive any
funds or other assistance in connection with projects being or to be undertaken pursuant to those
powers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII,
in accordance with section 46-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that the Mayor of the County of Hawaii is
authorized to execute, on behalf of the County, the contract, attached hereto and incorporated herein
by reference as Exhibit "A", to enable the County to utilize the Interrogation Room Equipment Grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk of the County of Hawaii shall transmit
copies of this resolution to the Office of the Mayor, the Finance and Police Departments.
Dated at xilo ,Hawaii, this 6th day of February , 2008.
INTRODUCED BY:
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COUNCIL MEMB R CO OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii AYES NOES ABS EX
FORD X
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the HtGA X
vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of HOFFMANN X
the County of Hawaii on February 6, 2008 tKEDA X
JACOBSON X
ATTEST NAEOLE X
PILAGO X
YAGONG X
YOSHIMOTO X
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COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMA RESIDI ICE RESOLUTION NO.
Project Number 04-WF-17
C O N T R A C T
THIS CONTRACT, executed on the respective dates
indicated below, is effective as of January 1, 2008,
by and between the Department of the Attorney General, State of
Hawaii, hereinafter called "Agency", by and through the Attorney
General, and Hawaii Police Department, hereinafter called
"Grantee".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Title IV of the Violent Crime Control and Law
Enforcement Act of 1994, 42 U. S. C. 3796 et seq., as amended
(hereinafter "Act"), was enacted to make grants to states for
developing and strengthening effective law enforcement and
prosecutorial strategies and victim services in cases involving
crimes against women. Offices and agencies of the state
government, units of local government, Indian tribes, and non-
profit, non-governmental victim services programs are eligible
to apply to states for subgrants under the eleven broad purpose
areas:
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EXHIBIT "A"
• (1) training law enforcement officers, judges, other court
personnel, and prosecutors to more effectively identify and
respond to violent crimes against women, including the
crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, and dating
violence;
(2) developing, training, or expanding units of law enforcement
officers, judges, other court personnel, and prosecutors
specifically targeting violent crimes against women,
including the crimes of sexual assault and domestic
violence;
(3) developing and implementing more effective police, court,
and prosecution policies, protocols, orders, and services
specifically devoted to preventing, identifying, and
responding to violent crimes against women, including the
crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence;
(4) developing, installing, or expanding data collection and
communications systems, including computerized systems,
linking police, prosecutors, and courts or for purpose of
identifying and tracking arrests, protection orders,
violations of protection orders, prosecutions, and
convictions for violent crimes against women, including the
crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence;
(5) developing, enlarging, or strengthening victim services
programs, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and
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- dating violence programs; developing or improving delivery
of victim services to underserved populations; providing
specialized domestic violence court advocates in courts
where a significant number of protection orders are
granted; and increasing reporting and reducing attrition
rates for cases involving violent crimes against women,
including crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, and
dating violence;
(6) developing, enlarging and strengthening programs addressing
stalking;
(7) developing, enlarging and strengthening programs that
address the needs and circumstances of Indian tribes
dealing with violent crimes against women, including the
crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence;
(8) supporting formal and informal statewide, multidisciplinary
efforts, to the extent not supported by state funds, to
coordinate the response of state law enforcement agencies,
prosecutors, courts, victim service agencies, and other
state agencies and departments to violent crimes against
women, including the crimes of sexual assault, domestic
violence and dating violence;
(9) training of sexual assault forensic medical personnel
examiners in the collection and preservation of evidence,
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' analysis, prevention, and providing expert testimony and
treatment of trauma related to sexual assault;
(10) developing, enlarging or strengthening programs to assist
law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and others to address
the needs and circumstances of older and disabled women who
are victims of sexual assault or domestic violence,
including recognizing, investigating, and prosecuting
instances of such assault or violence and targeting
outreach and support, counseling, and other victim services
to such older and disabled individuals; and
(11) providing assistance to victims of sexual assault and
domestic violence in immigration matters.
WHEREAS, the Governor has designated Agency to serve
as Hawaii's office for administering the federal financial
assistance available under the Act;
WHEREAS, Grantee is qualified to receive funds
available to Hawaii under the Act and its implementing
regulations (28 C.F.R. Part 33) or guidelines (Office of Justice
Programs, STOP Violence Against Women Formula and Discretionary
Grant Program Guidance), and has applied to Agency for receipt
of the same as a subgrantee;
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WHEREAS, Agency has reviewed Grantee's application for
funds, and is satisfied that all of the requirements of the Act
and its implementing regulations have been satisfied and that
Grantee is capable of using the federal funds requested
appropriately;
WHEREAS, Grantee has demonstrated the capacity to
provide the services, programs and activities described herein
and is ready, willing and able to provide the required services,
programs and activities;
NOW THEREFORE, Agency and Grantee for and in
consideration of the covenants, conditions, agreements, and
stipulations hereinafter expressed, do mutually agree as
follows:
A. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
Grantee shall, in a proper and satisfactory
manner, as determined by Agency, and in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Contract, use the funds received
under this Contract for the purposes stated herein and in
accordance with the "Application For Grant" (Parts I through IV
including all certifications required under Section C) attached
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hereto as Exhibit "A" and by reference incorporated herein. It
is understood that this Contract includes as a part hereof any
rules, relevant directives or instructions issued by the United
States or the Agency, including the provisions of the federal
Office of Management and Budget circulars and the effective
edition of the Office of Justice Programs' Guideline Manual
entitled "Financial and Administrative Guide for Grants."
B. TERM OF CONTRACT.
This Contract shall be in effect for the period
from January 1, 2008 to and including March 31, 2008
unless this Contract is sooner terminated as hereinafter
provided or unless this Contract is extended in accordance with
Section L of this Contract.
C. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS.
1. Grantee shall comply with the guidelines set
forth in the Act and all applicable federal regulations and
guidelines, including but not limited to Office of Justice
Programs, STOP Violence Against Women Formula and Discretionary
Grants Program Guidance, and Office of Management and Budget
circulars and the effective edition of the Office of Justice
Programs' Guidance Manual entitled "Financial and Administrative
Guide for Grants."
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2. If so required by Agency, Grantee shall
certify to Agency that any expendable or nonexpendable personal
property purchased or acquired with funds received under this
Contract will be used for criminal justice purposes before title
in such property may vest in Grantee. If a certification is not
provided by Grantee, title to any personal property purchased or
acquired with funds received under this Contract shall vest in
Agency and such personal property shall be delivered to the
Agency in good working order upon expiration or sooner
termination of this Contract.
3. Prior to, or concurrently with the execution
of this Contract, if so required by Agency, Grantee shall
complete, execute and submit to Agency a Certification Regarding
Drug-Free Workplace Requirements which meets the requirements of
the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-690, Title V,
Subtitle D), hereinafter referred to as the "Drug-Free Workplace
Certification". A copy of the Drug-Free Workplace Certification
shall be included in Part IV of the Application for Grant.
Grantee covenants that the representations made in the Drug-Free
Workplace Certification are true at the time this Contract is
executed and will remain true throughout the entire term of this
Contract and any extensions, and that Grantee shall fulfill all
the requirements set forth therein. Grantee's execution and
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submission of a false Drug-Free Workplace Certification, or
Grantee's violation of any or all of the requirements set forth
therein shall entitle Agency to suspend one or more payments
under this Contract, and/or terminate this Contract pursuant to
the provisions of Section N of this Contract. Grantee warrants
that it is aware that such false certification or violation of
the requirements contained in the Drug-Free Workplace
Certification shall subject the State of Hawaii to government-
wide suspension or debarment, or other sanctions which, in turn,
shall result in the withdrawal of funds from Grantee and/or the
unavailability of future funding for Grantee.
4. Prior to, or concurrently with the execution
of this Contract, Grantee shall complete, execute and submit to
Agency a Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension,
Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion, hereinafter referred to
as the "Debarment Certification". A copy of the Debarment
Certification shall be included in Part IV of the Application
for Grant. Grantee covenants that the representations made in
the Debarment Certification are true at the time this Contract
is executed and will remain true throughout the entire term of
the Contract and any extensions, and that Grantee shall fulfill
any and all terms and conditions set forth therein.
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5. Prior to, or concurrently with the execution
of this Contract, if so required by Agency, Grantee shall
complete, execute and submit to Agency a Certification Regarding
Lobbying, hereinafter referred to as the "Lobbying
Certification", and any subsequent disclosure forms required
under Section 1352, Title 31 U. S. C. A copy of the Lobbying
Certification shall be included in Part IV of the Application
for Grant. Grantee covenants that the representations made in
the Lobbying Certification are true at the time this Contract is
executed and will remain true throughout the entire term of the
Contract and any extensions and that Grantee shall fulfill any
and all terms and conditions set forth therein.
6. Grantee shall maintain accounting procedures
and practices acceptable to Agency, and books, records,
documents and other evidence which sufficiently, accurately and
properly reflect all direct and indirect expenditures and all
interest or other income earned as the result of funds provided
pursuant to this Contract. Grantee shall ensure that its own
books, records, and documents are available for inspection,
reviews or audits at all reasonable times by Agency or the
United States Department of Justice. In addition, Grantee shall
prepare and submit to the Agency reports in such form and at
such times as Agency or the Office of Violence Against Women may
require. At a minimum, Grantee shall submit quarterly financial
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reports fifteen (15) calendar days after the end of each
calendar quarter. Records and financial accounts shall be
retained by the Grantee and shall be accessible to Agency and
the United States Department of Justice for at least three years
after Agency's grant with the Office of Violence Against Women
is closed.
7. Grantee shall comply with all the
ordinances, codes, rules and regulations of the Federal, State
and local governments which in any way affect its performance
under this Contract.
8. Grantee shall provide for an independent
audit of its activities on a periodic basis in accordance with
Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133.
9. Grantee shall comply with the non-
discrimination requirements of the Omnibus Crime Control and
Safe Street Act of 1968 which prohibits discrimination in
employment and in the delivery of services or benefits on the
basis of race, color, national origin, religion, and sex; Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act cf 1964 which prohibits
discrimination in the delivery of services or benefits on the
basis of race, color, and national origin; Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 which prohibit discrimination, is
employment and in the delivery of servic=s or benefits based on
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disability; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in training or
education programs; and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 which
prohibits discrimination in the delivery of services or benefits
on the basis of age; Department of Justice regulations on
disability (nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in the
state and local government services, public accommodations and
commercial facilities, and accessibility standards), 28 C.F.R.
Part 35; Exec. Order No. 13279 (equal protection of the laws for
faith-based and community organizations); Exec. Order No. 13166
and U.S. Department of Justice, Guidance to Federal Financial
Assistance Recipients Regarding Title VI Prohibition Against
National Origin Discrimination Affecting Limited English
Proficient Persons; the Hawaii State Fair Employment Practices
Act, Chapter 378, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and all other
applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
10. Grantee assures Agency that if it is
required to formulate an Equal Employment Opportunity Program in
accordance with 28 C.F.R. 42.301 et seq. it will submit a
certification to Agency that a current program is on file.
11. Grantee shall ensure that
Seventeen Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Three dollars
($17,333.00) are available as matching funds to provide the
services under this Contract. Grantee shall maintain records
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which clearly and accurately show the source, amount and the
timing of match contributions. If, at the end of the contract
period, Agency determines that Grantee does not have the
required matching contribution, Grantee shall return all of the
federal portion of the project cost for which Grantee does not
have the required match.
12. Any funds provided to Grantee under this
Contract which are unencumbered on the date this Contract
terminates shall be returned to Agency; all funds provided under
this Contract which are encumbered but not disbursed within
sixty (60) days after this Contract terminates shall be returned
to Agency.
D. PERSONNEL.
1. Grantee shall secure at its own expense, all
personnel required to perform the services required under this
Contract. All such personnel shall not be considered employees
of, or have any contractual relationship with the State of
Hawaii unless Grantee is otherwise an agency of the State.
2. Grantee shall ensure that none of the work
or services to be provided under this Contract shall be
subcontracted or assigned without the prior written approval of
Agency.
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E. SUBCONTRACTS.
Grantee may provide some or all of the services
required under this Contract by subcontract provided that
Grantee secures the prior written consent of Agency. In the
event Grantee enters into a subcontract with a private
organization to perform any of the services or activities
required under this Contract, Grantee agrees that the period of
each subcontract shall not exceed one year, and funds to the
private organization will not be released unless and until the
requirements set forth in applicable State law and implementing
rules are complied with by the subcontractor. All subcontracts
shall include provisions to ensure that Grantee is capable of
satisfying the requirements of this Contract. All subcontracts
shall be reduced to writing and shall include all provisions of
this Contract required of Grantee.
F. SERVICES AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
1. In the performance of the services required
under this Contract, Grantee shall be an independent contractor
with the authority to control and direct the performance and
details of the work and services required under this Contract;
however, Agency shall have the right to inspect work in progress
to determine whether, in Agency's opinion, the work is being
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performed by Grantee in accordance with the provisions of this
Contract. All persons hired or used by Grantee shall be
Grantee's agents and employees and Grantee shall be responsible
for the accuracy, completeness, and adequacy of any and all work
and services performed by its agents and employees.
Furthermore, Grantee intentionally, voluntarily, and knowingly
assumes the sole and entire liability if such liability is
determined to exist, to its agents and employees or to third
persons, for all loss, cost, damage or injury caused by
Grantee's agents and employees in the course of their
employment. The performance of work under this Contract alone
shall not be construed as employment with the State of Hawaii
and shall not entitle Grantee's agents and employees to
vacation, sick leave, retirement, or other benefits directly
afforded state employees by statutes. Grantee shall be
responsible for payment of all applicable federal, state, and
county fees which may become due and owing by the Grantee by
reason of the Contract, including but not limited to (i) income
taxes, (ii) employment related fees, assessments and taxes and
(iii) general excise taxes. The Grantee also is responsible for
obtaining all licenses, permits and certificates that may be
required in order to perform this Contract.
2. This section shall not be enforced if
Grantee is an agency of the State of Hawaii.
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G. COMPENSATION.
1. Subject to continuing availability of funds,
Agency agrees to pay Grantee, for services satisfactorily
performed under this Contract, a sum not to exceed
Fifty Two Thousand dollars ($52,000.00) to be spent for the
purposes of this Contract. This sum represents any and all
compensation to be paid to Grantee for any and all services it
provides, and for any and all travel costs, materials, supplies,
equipment, overhead, taxes, and other incidentals and operating
expenses which it incurs or may incur in connection with this
Contract.
2. It is covenanted and agreed by and between
the parties hereto that, as to the portion of the obligation
under this Contract to be payable out of federal funds, this
Contract shall be construed to be an agreement to pay such
portion to the Grantee only out of federal funds to be received
from the federal government when the federal funds are so
received and shall not be construed as a general agreement to
pay such portion at all events out of any funds other than those
which are received from the federal government.
H. METHOD OF PAYMENT.
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1. All funds available for use under this
Contract shall be subject to the allotment system as provided in
Chapter 37, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
2. Payments to Grantee under this Contract
shall be made in accordance with and subject to the following
provisions:
a. Payments shall be made monthly upon
receipt of Grantee's completed request for funds.
b. All payments shall be made in
accordance with and subject to Chapter 40, Hawaii Revised
Statutes, which specifies the accounting procedures and controls
applicable to payments out of the Treasury of the State of
Hawaii.
c. If an amount of reported expenditures
is preliminarily determined by Agency to be inappropriate and
unallowable, Agency may deduct an equivalent amount from the
next payable installment and may withhold payment of the amount
of the moneys equivalent to the questioned expenditures until
later resolution of the discrepancy by audit or other means.
If, after payment of the last installment, investigation and
examination reveal additional expenditures that are determined
by Agency to be inappropriate and unallowable, Agency may
require that an equivalent amount of moneys be refunded to
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Agency notwithstanding Agency's preliminary determination of
appropriateness and allowability.
d. Failure to submit required reports by
the applicable deadline will result in the withholding of
payments until such time as the reports are received by Agency.
Grantee shall continue to provide the services, programs and
activities during the period that payments are being withheld.
I. INDEMNIFICATION.
1. It is strictly understood that the State of
Hawaii shall in no way be held liable for any damages, cause of
action or suits resulting from the acts, activities or omissions
of Grantee. Grantee shall indemnify and save harmless the State
of Hawaii, Agency, and their officers, agents, and employees
from and against any and all liability, loss actions, claims,
suits, damages, costs or expenses, including all attorneys'
fees, and all claims, suits, and demands therefor, arising out
of or resulting from the acts or omissions of Grantee, its
officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors occurring during
or in connection with the performance of Grantee's services
under this Contract, or arising out of or resulting from breach
of this Contract by Grantee. Grantee shall defend the State of
Hawaii, Agency, and their officers, agents, and employees
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against any such action or claim unless the action or claim
involves an act or omission solely of Agency, its officers,
agents, or employees.
2. This section shall not be enforced if
Grantee is an agency of the State of Hawaii.
J. CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL.
Any information, data, report, record, summary,
table, map, or study given to or prepared or assembled by
Grantee under this Contract which is identified as proprietary
or confidential information that Agency requests to be kept
confidential shall be safeguarded by the Grantee and shall not
be made available to any individual or organization other than
any subcontractor to which the material may relate, without
prior written approval of Agency. Grantee shall submit a
completed Privacy Certification for review and approval prior to
the expenditure of funds for the collection of identifiable
research/statistical data. All information, data, or other
material provided by the Grantee or the Agency shall be kept
confidential only to the extent permitted by law.
K. COPYRIGHT AND PATENT.
The Agency shall have complete ownership of all
material, both finished and unfinished, which is developed,
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prepared, assembled, or conceived by the Grantee pursuant to
this Contract, and all such material shall be considered "works
made for hire". No summary, report, map, chart, graph, table,
study or other documents or discovery, invention, or development
produced in whole or in part with funds made available under
this Contract shall be the subject of an application for
copyright or patent by or on behalf of Grantee, its officers,
agents, or its employees, or its subcontractors without prior
written authorization from Agency.
L. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT.
Any modification, alteration, amendment, or
change to this Contract other than to the "Application For
Grant" (attached hereto as part of Exhibit "A") or to the period
during which this Contract is in effect in Section B, including
increases (subject to the availability of funds) or decreases in
the amount of compensation, permitted in this Contract shall be
made by written supplemental agreement to this Contract and
executed by Grantee and the Attorney General or the Attorney
General's designee. Modifications, alterations or changes to
provisions of the "Application For Grant" may be requested by
Grantee, approved by the Administrator of the Crime Prevention
and Justice Assistance Division on Agency's behalf, and made by
substituting or inserting the revisions in Exhibit "A".
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Modifications, alterations or changes to the period during which
this Contract is in effect may be requested in writing by
Grantee or Agency, up to forty-five (45) days before the
Contract would otherwise terminate, and shall be effective as of
the date approved by the Administrator of the Crime Prevention
and Justice Assistance Division (if requested by Grantee) or
Grantee (if requested by Agency) and made by attaching a party's
written request with the other party's written approval thereon
to this Contract. No oral modification, alteration, amendment,
change, or extension of any term, provision or condition of this
Contract shall be permitted.
M. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Grantee represents that it presently has no
interest and promises that it shall not acquire any interest,
direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree
with the performance of the services under this Contract.
N. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT.
1. If, for any cause, Grantee refuses or fails
to satisfactorily fulfill in a timely or proper manner its
obligations under this Contract or any extension thereof, or if
Grantee breaches any of the promises, terms or conditions of
this Contract and, having been given reasonable notice of and
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opportunity to cure any such default, fails to take satisfactory
corrective action within the time specified by Agency, Agency
shall have the right to terminate this Contract by giving
written notice to Grantee of such termination ten (10) calendar
days before the effective date of such termination. The Grantee
shall continue performance of the Contract to the extent it is
not terminated. Notwithstanding termination of the Contract,
and subject to any directions from the Agency, the Grantee shall
take timely, reasonable, and necessary action to protect and
preserve property in the possession of the Grantee in which the
Agency has an interest.
2. Furthermore, Agency may terminate this
Contract without statement of cause at any time by giving
written notice to Grantee of such termination at least thirty
(30) calendar days before the effective date of such
termination.
3. In the event of termination of either type,
all finished or unfinished documents, reports, summaries, lists,
charts, graphs, maps, or other written material prepared by
Grantee, under this Contract shall, at the option of Agency
become Agency's property and, together with all information,
data, reports, records, maps, and other materials (if any)
provided to Grantee by Agency, shall be delivered and
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surrendered to Agency on or before the effective date of
termination.
4. Grantee shall be entitled to receive only
such compensation as shall have been satisfactorily earned prior
to the effective date of termination. Agency shall determine
the amount of work satisfactorily completed and the amount of
compensation satisfactorily earned. If the termination is for
cause, any other provisions to the contrary notwithstanding,
Grantee shall not be relieved of liability to Agency for damages
sustained by Agency because of any breach by Grantee of this
Contract.
O. WAIVER.
The failure of the Agency to insist upon strict
compliance with any term, provision, or condition of this
Contract shall not constitute or be deemed to constitute a
waiver or relinquishment of the Agency's right to enforce the
same in accordance with this Contract. It is expressly
understood and agreed that no waiver granted by Agency on
account of any violation of any promise, term or condition of
this Contract shall constitute or be construed in any manner as
a waiver of the promise, term or condition or of the right to
enforce the same as to any other or further violation.
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P. DISPUTES; GOVERNING LAW; VENUE.
Any dispute concerning a matter of fact arising
under this Contract or any subcontract, which is not disposed of
by mutual agreement within fifteen (15) calendar days, shall be
decided by the Attorney General, or the Attorney General's duly
designated representative, who shall reduce the decision to
writing and mail or otherwise furnish a copy of the decision to
Grantee. The decision of such person shall be final and
conclusive. Pending final decision of such dispute, Grantee
shall proceed diligently with the performance of this Contract
in accordance with Agency's request. The validity of this
Contract and any of its terms or provisions, as well as the
rights and duties of the parties to this Contract, shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Hawaii. Except as
otherwise provided in this Section, any action to enforce this
contract or for breach of this Contract shall be brought only in
a State court of competent jurisdiction in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Q. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS.
Additional conditions may be imposed upon Grantee
by reducing them to writing and designating them as exhibits to
this Contract. Any such exhibit shall be attached hereto and
thereby incorporated herein.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed
this Contract.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
STATE OF HAWAII ("AGENCY")
By
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Print Name Mark J. Bennett
Its Attorney General
Date
Deputy Attorney General
State of Hawaii
HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT
("GRANTEE")
APPROVED AS TO FORM By
AND LEGALITY: Print Name Harry Kim
Title Mayor
Date
Deputy Corporation Counsel
County of Hawaii
APP COMMENDED:
Print Name Lawrence K. Mahuna
Title Chief of Police
Date JAN 1 2008
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division
235 South Beretania Street, Suite 401
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
APPLICATION FOR S.T.O.P. VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN GRANT
PART 1. TITLE PAGE
A. PROJECT TITLE: Interrogation Room Equipment Update
B. APPLICANT AGENCY: Hawaii Police Department
C. ADDRESS: 349 Kapiolani Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720
D. PROJECT PERIOD: January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008
E. AUTHORIZED PROGRAM PURPOSE: 2
F. TOTAL PROJECT COSTS:
SOURCE OF FUNDS PERCENT AMOUNT
Federal Funds 75 $52,000.
Agency Match 25 $17,333.
TOTAL 100 $69,333.
G. PROJECT DIRECTOR: John Ancheta Title: Acting Lieutenant, JAS
Address: 349 Kapiolani Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone:j808) 961-2254 FAX: (808) 961-2327
H. FINANCIAL OFFICER: Kay Oshiro Title: Accountant IV
Address: 349 Kapiolani Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone: (808) 961-2273 FAX: (808) 961-2390
FOR CPJA USE
Date Received: JAN ( Project Number: -
AG/C PJA #1-VAW A (2/96)
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PART II. DESCRII'TION OF PROJECT
A. PROBLEM
Violence against women continues to challenge police resources available to respond to
these crimes.
The collection of data shows that these crimes have increased through 2007 in
comparison to the same period in 2006.
January through August
Abuse Family Sex Assault Violation of
Household Order
2007 738 216 398
2006 622 182 379
Previously, in districts where abuse numbers declined officers in the field reported
victims were increasingly uncooperative and offenders were fleeing the scene making
crimes against women even more difficult to investigate. Sometimes crimes against
women escalate into strangulation, assault, attempt murder, murder and or sex assault
(see attached).
Recording victims and witness interviews "locks" them into their initial statements. This
can be especially useful in the prosecution of domestic violence cases as victims often
recant their statements prior to trial.
The audio and video recording of suspect interviews can be very powerful as judges and
juries can see the suspect's attitude and demeanor during the interview. The recorded
interview is also useful in establishing that officers have not coerced or threatened the
suspect into providing a statement.
Currently there are interview rooms within the Criminal Investigative Division for East
and West Hawaii with audio and visual recording capabilities. There is also a separate
control room for the recording equipment. Detectives utilize these rooms for recording
suspects and victims interviews related to crimes against women. The interview rooms
rely on outdated recording equipment (VHS videotapes).
We are presently looking at the iRecord Digital Video/Audio Recording System for
Interrogations. The system is a digital video and audio recording on DVD format that is
playable on any PC. Another option on the system allows the "audio only" CD to be
automatically created for the transcription of interviews. This is the same system being
implemented across the state for the Children's Justice Centers.
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B. GOALS AND OBJECTNES
GOAL
Improve the investigation of the department through evidence collection of audible and
clear pre-recorded interviews, or statements of victims, witnesses, and offenders which
may lead to successful prosecution in crimes against women.
OBJECTNES
Upgrade equipment in police interview rooms for the recording of defendant and or
victim interviews.
C. PROJECT ACTNITIES
Specific performance indicators will be:
• Identify equipment compatible for recording interviews in the police department.
• Purchase interview recording equipment.
• Installation of recording equipment in police interview rooms where applicable.
D. PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
The Project Manager will be the Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta.
Lieutenant Ancheta will report to the Captain of the Criminal Investigation Division
(CID) East Hawaii on the status of the project.
E. PERSONNEL
The Project Manager, Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta, will oversee the research,
purchase, and installation of equipment for police interview rooms. Also assisting with
the project will be Lieutenant Glenn Uehana of Juvenile Aid Section -Area II.
F. BRIEF PERSONNEL BIOGRAPHIES
The Project Manager will be Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta. Acting Lieutenant John
Ancheta's and Lieutenant Glenn Uehanas's resume will be submitted to police fiscal and
be on hand for review.
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G. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
Other participating agencies include but are not limited to: Office of the Prosecuting
Attorney.
H. PROJECT EVALUATION
The project manager will review pre-recorded interviews/statements of victims, witnesses
or offenders checking for clarity and audible sound.
The project manager will also solicit feedback from Detectives regarding the successful
use ofpre-recorded interviews in prosecution.
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PART III. BUDGET DETAIL AND EXPLANATION
A. EQUIPMENT COSTS
iRecord Digital Video/Audio Recording
System for Interrogations & System Accessories $24,000 x 2 $48,000.00
Computers for Transcription $2,000 x 2 $ 4,000.00
Sub Total $52,000.00
B. AGENCY MATCH
a) Salaries and Wages
1-JAS AREA I A/ Lieutenant
($5,840.00 x 3 months x 47.35 $8,296.00
2- JAS AREA 2 Lieutenant
($6,362.00 x 3 months x 47.35%) $9,037.00
Sub Total $17,333.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST
Federal $52,000.00
25% Agency Match* $17,333.00
TOTAL $69,333.00
*The Hawaii Police Department will use part of the Lieutenant's salary for the agency
match.
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' BUDGET EXPLANATION
The iRecord Digital Video/Audio Recording System For Interrogations & System
Accessories and computers for transcription will be used to record interviews/statements
of victims, witnesses, and or offenders which may lead to the successful prosecution in
crimes against women.
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