2022-07-22 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes July 22, 2022 Page 6 Commissioner Sur asked if concealed carry will be looser in terms of regulations as opposed to open carry. Chief Ferreira responded yes, the way it's been opined by the State of Hawaii Attorney General's office, they can no longer require an applicant for a concealed carry permit to show an urgent need or justification. Commissioner Sur stated it's kind of backward. Chief Ferreira stated you can look at it both ways. What would raise more anxiety in the community? If you see someone with a coat on in the supermarket, you don't know if they have a gun on them or not, but if you see a person walking around with a gun strapped on their hip, that would raise anxiety in the community. Commissioner Robinson asked about weapons carried in vehicles. Chief responded that they haven't gone that far to determine, but If you have a concealed carry license and the weapon is with you in the vehicle, it would stand to reason that you're allowed to have the weapon in your vehicle. Hawaii State law allows pistols or revolvers, it does not expand to long guns. Commissioner Sur asked about transportation of firearms, separating the ammo, etc., and he asked if those regulations will stay in place. Chief Ferreira stated all the firearm laws (section 134) will stay in place. What happens is, when you have a license to carry, it allows you to have that weapon on you, on a highway, in a public place, wherever it's not restricted. NEW BUSINESS • Discuss and take action on the next steps in light of Chief Ferreira's announcement of his retirement effective September 1, 2022: Chair Bertsch stated that one of the most important things that this commission can do is to select the Chief of Police. It's not something that this commission will do lightly or behind closed doors. His recommendation is to do this openly and transparently. He encourages the commission to ask any questions if they have any and to reach out to the community and find out what their concerns are and obtain input from them. As a point of record, this commission is the sole appointing authority for the Chief of Police. This commission selects the Chief of Police through an application process, once the selection is made, the Chief will appoint a Deputy Chief. Chair Bertsch stated that new folders were provided to each commissioner specifically for the selection process. Once the commission starts receiving applicant information and puts confidential information in there, these folders shall be submitted to Ms. Correa after every meeting. Chair Bertsch read HRS §78-1 Citizenship and Residence; Exceptions. All elective officers in the service of the government of the State or any county shall be citizens of the United States and residents of the State for at least three years immediately preceding assumption of office. Section B states all appointive officers in the service of