2019-06-21 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes June 21, 2019 Page 3 Chief Ferreira stated that accreditation provides them with standards for best practices. They did an electronic review. When they do a site visit, they will review the actual documents for proof of their policies. The summary report that Lieutenant Saludares referred to said that they are ready for the assessment. As part of the site evaluation, they will accept public testimony. CALEA will be here August 5-8. They will publish a notice in the newspaper. • Commendations of Sworn and Civilian Employees: Deputy Chief Bugado reported receiving 9 commendations involving 10 personnel since the last meeting. • Other Department Activities: Chief Ferreira reported that the new budget went back to the council without the mayor's signature. They got everything they asked for and more, 10 positions for Ka'u and Puna. Two positions will be going to Kona for Criminal Investigations (CSI type personnel.) They are hoping the CIP budget will allow them to at least break ground for the new communications center. Chair De Luz asked the Chief for his thoughts on the Charter change that gives the commission authority to discipline the Police Chief. Chief Ferreira stated that the commission has the authority to hire and fire the Chief. They should have the authority to discipline. Commissioner Bertsch stated that they are trying to close a loophole, and it's just a formality. Chief Ferreira stated that he still has to report to the Managing Director. Recess was called at 10:10 a. m. The meeting reconvened at 10:21 a. m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Program of Work for the Police Commission: Chair De Luz stated that he still needs to work on this. • Program of Work for the Police Chief: Ms. Pelayo stated that they will need a fiscal year status report to work on the Chief's annual evaluation. Commissioner Obra asked if it was appropriate to review the CALEA mock assessment report. The consensus was to request it. NEW BUSINESS • Correspondence 19-04: Invitation to the Hawaii State Law Enforcement Officials Association Conference September 18-20, 2019, hosted by the Maui Police Department. Ms. Pelayo stated that because of their limited funds, they usually limit the number of people who attend this conference in order for more people to attend the Annual Police Commissioners' Conference. Only Commissioner Bertsch expressed interest in attending the conference. • Election of Vice Chair for 2019 (Vice Chair Pasco submitted her resignation to end this month): Commissioner Obra nominated John Bertsch as Vice Chair. Commissioner Toci seconded, and it carried unanimously.