2021-02-19 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes February 19, 2021 Page 3 January 4 then revised on January 8. Following further consultation with Corporation Counsel, they filed an amended report on January 27 that included the names of officers. The names withheld were those pending arbitrations or grievances. Individuals who have been terminated and exhausted their administrative remedies have been named. The report is posted on their website. They do annual drug screening for all sworn personnel. They do other checks when it is called for. ✓ Oversized Vehicles: Commissioner Sur stated that he brought up this issue. On the DUI check points and seat belts, he knows that the police department doesn't stop these people. He encouraged the police to stop them. He's talking about trucks 4 ft. off ground and tires extending out a foot. He has been in contact with Council member Aaron Chung about this. He wants an amendment to the county code, where the tires don't stick out at all. In the past, there were press releases, but he wants to see more. Chief Ferreira reported that he discussed this with Commissioner Sur. When they do scheduled DUI roadblocks, that's all they can do. If they see an oversized truck, they have to let it go. They can issue citations during regular traffic enforcement. News releases are a good suggestion. Sometimes the threat of enforcement helps. There are two legislative bills for reconstruction. There are two other bills, one for complete statistics on every traffic stop and another codifies the public's right to video tape law enforcement actions and allows the public to sue the police ✓ Commissioner Sur stated that regarding fireworks, AC O'Connor previously stated that they had to view the person with the fireworks. Chief Ferreira stated that a video is not sufficient, they must also have statements from witnesses. ✓ Chief Ferreira started that Council Member Inaba wants to recognize police officers and fire personnel at the council meetings for doing something good. CHAIR'S REPORT ON MATTERS OF INTEREST TO THE COMMISSION Chair Bertsch reported that he had the privilege and honor to attend the recent recruit graduation. The Chief and his staff put on a good program. He encouraged the commissioners to attend the monthly commanders' meetings. He told the Chief that he would like a TEU presentation at the next commission meeting. Commissioner Bertsch stated that he would like the commissioners to have a better understanding of the budget. It would help to support the Chief in his budget requests. Per the charter, the commission is responsible for oversight of the budget. He would like to start an executive educational program for the commissioners with items to include the budget.