2020-12-18 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes December 18, 2020 Page 3 Commendations of Sworn and Civilian Employees: Chief Ferreira reported that since the last meeting, they had 4 commendations involving 2 personnel. Other Department Activities: Chief Ferreira reported that Officers Dustin Medeiros and Benhielden Del Toro responded to multiple burglaries at the same residence in Puna. Each time they were met by an older man who had his belongings stolen, including his vehicle. Because the man had been robbed of most necessities, the officers took him to town to pick up supplies and a new cellphone. After assessing the property, it became clear to the officers that the overgrown yard and no visibility of the home from the road, made it an easy target for burglars. The following weekend, both officers, on their day off, using their personal equipment, cleared the overgrown property and made it visible in order to protect against further crime. Major Jelsma stated that the Hawaii Rainbow Rangers took over the contract from the Human Society. They were supposed to have their own facility in both East Hawaii and Waimea. They do not have a drop off facility in Kea`au. He heard that they are trying to get a place in Kurtistown. They are not providing full service, so their funds are not being paid in full. Chief Ferreira stated that there was no high or low bid. They came in with what was allowed by the county. They have not been able to provide full service and police officers are responding and issuing citations. NEW BUSINESS • Selection of Chair of the Police Commission for 2021: Commissioner Quartararo motioned to select John Bertsch as Chair. Commissioner Springer seconded, and it carried unanimously. • Selection of Vice Chair of the Police Commission for 2021: Commissioner Toci motioned to selection Guy Schutte as Vice Chair. Commissioner Sur seconded, and it carried unanimously. CHAIR'S REPORT ON MATTERS OF INTEREST TO THE COMMISSION (None. Recess was called at 9:50 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:09 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Toci motioned to meet in executive session to consider charges against officers or employees of the police department where matters affecting privacy will be involved, to work on the evaluation of the Police Chief, to consider sensitive matters relating to public safety, and may consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92-5 (a) (2) (4) (6) and the Hawaii County Charter Section