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Hawaii Police Commission <br /> Regular Session Minutes <br /> September 16, 2022 <br /> Page 5 <br /> proficiency tests that were not done by certified NRA instructors. Acting Chief Bugado <br /> explained that it takes at least 30 days to process an application and a $10 fee. Their <br /> staff is still considering how they will collect this fee, it will most likely be cash or check <br /> upon approval. <br /> Commissioner Toci wanted to know if the department does mental health background <br /> checks. Acting Chief Bugado stated yes, it's on the form that he mentioned. <br /> Commissioner Springer asked if they have any NRA-certified instructors on the island. <br /> Acting Chief Bugado stated there are a limited number of instructors on the island. He <br /> doesn't have a list of any names. <br /> Commissioner Sur stated that he knows of two NRA instructors. As he was speaking to <br /> one of them, he said according to the previous chief, the shooting test was just a <br /> guideline, but the department's site states those are the minimum requirements. Acting <br /> Chief Bugado stated the minimum requirements are posted on their website. If there is <br /> an NRA instructor that wants to make it more stringent, they are able to. Commissioner <br /> Sur stated that it's already too stringent. Chief Bugado stated this is regarding firearms, <br /> a deadly weapon, they should be able to do some of those maneuvers. <br /> Commissioner Robinson stated that he's worried about the shortage of NRA instructors <br /> on this island. He asked the acting chief if there was any way he could research this <br /> and find out if there are NRA instructors. Acting Chief Bugado stated that there are <br /> instructors, but it's a very small number. If he's asking for him to find out the actual <br /> number, he will check with his staff. <br /> Chair Bertsch stated that he was under the impression that each county was adopting <br /> uniform criteria for assigning CCW, based on the HRS. The permit to carry a concealed <br /> weapon is issued by the county but provided within the state. If your application is <br /> approved in Hawaii County, in theory, that permit would still be the same statewide. He <br /> asked if the police chiefs within the state have gotten together to put uniform criteria <br /> together so that everyone meets that minimum requirement. Acting Chief Bugado <br /> explained that it is a state program that is being taken on by the county police chiefs. <br /> They do meet and keep each other abreast, but there are four separate counties and <br /> unfortunately, there will be some differences. He would have preferred if the state <br /> administered the program, but that's not the case. He further clarified that a permit <br /> issued here in Hawaii County is not valid in any other county. <br /> Commissioner Quartararo stated that Coffee with a Cop is a great outreach program, <br /> the problem is, no one knows when or where it's happening. The best means on his <br /> side of the island is West Hawaii Today, but he hasn't seen it advertised there. He said <br /> it would be great to know when and where it's happening. Acting Chief Bugado stated <br /> that the department pushes it out on Nixle and he has seen it in the newspapers as <br /> well. Commissioner Quartararo stated that he hasn't seen it in upcoming events. Acting <br />