2021-08-27 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes August 27, 2021 Page 2 Personnel Report: Assistant Chief Jelsma reported that they have 48 actual sworn vacancies. They have 13 unfilled dispatcher positions. They extended the recruit class period due to Covid. The department has filled 437 of its 483 sworn positions and 127 of its 155 civilian positions. The 94t" Recruit Class started with 32 new hires. They are now down to 25 in the class. They are going through background checks for 65 final applicants to the 95t" Recruit Class. Commissioner Schutte arrived at 9:14 a.m. Finance: Assistant Jelsma reported that up to July 31, their overall targeted expenditure was 13.57%; actual was 13.43%. S & W targeted expenditure was 12.50%; actual was 12.42%. Their fiscal year 2021-22 budget is $73,018,183 which includes a 5% overall reduction. • Commendations: Deputy Chief Bugado reported receiving 14 commendations involving 25 personnel since the last commission meeting. The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii recognized Officer Ivan Alatan as Officer of the Month for May for his compassion and professionalism when assisting a disoriented woman. The Kona Crime Prevention Committee honored Officer Charles Caldwell-Kaai as Officer of the Month for August for his work in tracking down leads and apprehending a suspect wanted on an outstanding warrant and felony theft offenses. Other Department Activities: Chief Ferreira reported that their Community Satisfaction Survey was email to all commissioners. They will be addressing the valid comments and issues. CALEA requires a biannual survey, and it is put out through Survey Monkey. When the stats come in, they discuss it with their commanders. The survey gives them a gauge as to where the community sees them, their shortcomings, etc. A media release was sent out about the survey. It started in April, and a thousand people participated anonymously. They had 700 comments. Chief Ferreira further reported that they started their new budget cycle. They will be putting together a package for the commanders to give input to the 2022-23 budget. He expects it to be a status quo budget with reductions. The Mayor is putting out new Covid restrictions. Most notably will be no canopies at beaches and parks. This will probably generate complaints. State parks come under the State. With the governor's last mandate on vaccinations, they have about 75% of all police personnel vaccinated. Next week, all county employees who have not been vaccinated, will be required to have weekly testing. CHAIR'S REPORT ON MATTERS OF INTEREST TO THE COMMISSION (None.) Recess was called at 9:34 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:44 a.m.