2020-02-21 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes February 21, 2020 Page 3 TROY PARKER BAILEY, a store owner in downtown Hilo, stated that these people are arrested, and when they come out, they go back to vandalizing the canoes. They get rid of them, and they are replaced by others. He's afraid that 6 months from now, it might come back. As a Moku representative, he is going to talk to all the clubs. He believes the vandalism on that canoe was retaliation. They need two more officers in the Hilo side. When officers go back to the station to book people, they are off the road. They need a booking officer. They need more officers to do patrol. These people are mentally ill, and they need a law to force them to get help. Chair Bertsch stated that this not the forum for this discussion. This is not necessarily a police department issue. We are in a 911 society where people call 911 anytime something is wrong. We need partnership and good communications. Their goal is that they are being serviced by the police department. Mr. Bailey stated that there are abandoned vehicles in the area of his shop. Ms. Hall told him to call the Department of Environmental Management. Traffic Report: AC Wagner reported that for the month of January, 4,475 citations were issued: moving/regulatory 270, seatbelt 25, child restraint 25, and speeding 841. There were no traffic trends. Personnel Report: AC Thomas reported that the 92nd recruit class started with 27; it's down to 25. In December, 461 persons applied to take the written test for the 93rd class. 240 took the written test; 138 passed. 103 showed up for the agility test; 73 passed, then 3 withdrew. Fifteen percent are re -applicants. Recruits are PO I for 18 months. Their salary is $63,000 a year. They get a vehicle allowance only after they get assigned to a district. There are 9 radio dispatcher vacancies. Four are doing on the job training. Chief Ferreira stated that police officers on all islands have the same pay. EMs (Excluded Management) are Captains and above. They are not in the SHOPO Union, but they have the same benefits. HRS states that whenever SHOPO gets a raise, the EMs get a raise. They cannot make less than the people they supervise. • Finance Report: They are over their budget due to the TMT issues. • Commendations of Sworn and Civilian Employees: Deputy Chief Bugado reported receiving 4 commendations involving 31 personnel since the last meeting. Officer Christopher Jelsma was selected as Police Officer of the Year by the Aloha Exchange Club. Chair Bertsch stated that a Kona company will be getting a table for the commissioners to attend this banquet. • Other Department Activities: Chief Ferreira reported that the recruit graduation is scheduled for March 13. Chief invited the commissioners to observe the recruits in