2022-03-18 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes March 18, 2022 Page 3 salaries increased and are still with HGEA, not SHOPO. They hope that this will help with recruitment and retention of dispatchers. As of March 15, 2022, the department filled 433 of 483 sworn positions (89.6%) and 123 out of 155 civilian positions (79.4%). The 94t" Recruit Class has 20 in field training until April 16, 2022. This class initially started with 32 recruits in June 2021. The 95t" Recruit Class is currently in classroom training and consists of 10 recruits. This class initially started with 31, in December 2021. Ongoing recruitment October 2021: 284 applied, out of those, 6 did not meet minimum qualifications. 124 took the written exam, and 66 passed the written exam. 66 attended the agility, with 37 passing and 13 failing. They are currently doing background checks on the remaining 24 applicants. Police Officer I recruitment: February 20, 2022 to March 1, 2022, written exams will be held during the week of April 25, 2022, and the physical agility is scheduled for May 25, 2022, in Hilo. Police Communications Officers: recruitment is open March 13, 2022 to March 22, 2022, there's a written exam. Police Chief Ferreira stated that there's been a high amount of drop outs due to many different reasons. Many people realize that it's not for them. He mentioned that they will not compromise their standards they prefer quality over quantity. Commissioner Toci asked if being vaccinated is a requirement for the job. Police Chief Ferreira stated no, not at this time. Finance: Deputy Chief Bugado reported that up to February 28, 2022, their targeted overall expenditure was 65.65%, and actual was 64.22%. Targeted salaries and wages expenditure was 70.83%, and actual was 69.32%. Commendations: Deputy Chief Bugado reported receiving 39 commendations, in recognition of outstanding services, involving 54 personnel since the last commission meeting. Other Department Activities: Police Chief Ferreira reported that they are coming towards the end of fiscal year 21-22, and are currently in the budget cycle. They go before the council on April 13, 2022 to give their pitch as far as what they're looking for, for fiscal year 22-23 (July 1, 2022- June 30, 2023). It's a status quo budget, with no increases, other than what's incorporated into salaries and wages by union contract or an increase in utilities. They have a supplemental budget asking for personnel, equipment and repairs/maintenance to facilities. He welcomed the commission to attend the budget hearings, but it is unknown at this time if it will be in person or open to the community due to COVID-19. Chief Ferreira reported that they currently have 25 sworn employees who will be eligible for retirement at the end of the calendar year.