2022-12-13 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Special Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 24 • Commissioner Toci said it was previously stated that the Big Island doesn't have annual recall training. What is annual recall training and why do I feel like we need it and how would you implement it and would you implement it ASAP? ➢ Sherry Bird stated regarding annual recall training, we do not have an in- person annual recall training which would include whatever we want to include in it, basically, but the important training; use of force, and arrest control techniques, we don't have that. As police chief, that's something she would be a supporter of and implement that program. It's necessary, often times they review use of force incidents and in those incidents, the officers are saying that they haven't had training since recruit class. That is a very valid concern and it's a concern for her and it's something she would take proactive action on to implement this annual recall training. There are a lot of logistics that need to be worked out, as far as instructors, our island, and managing the overtime that would come with it, but that would be a priority to put in place under her leadership. ➢ Benjamin Moszkowicz stated annual recall training is absolutely a necessity and is a must. You could use technology to do some of it. Some training can be accomplished very easily with a slideshow and voiceover presentation followed by a quiz to make sure you paid attention. Tactical training, physical assessments, and use of force training cannot be done that way. We could teach subject matter that way, but not the physical skills. He stated in his mind this is a very short term and has to happen as quickly as possible, by February or March. We're going to have to figure out lesson plans and logistics, but it has to start immediately. You can't wait to get the whole department's schedule to start something, you need to start very quickly and knock down that low-hanging fruit, and get some stuff accomplished. Even if it's twice a year for one day, instead of once a year for two days. There are a lot of different flavors and varieties of how we can pull folks in and relocate training from one area to another. All you need is a classroom or dojo to teach use of force scenario. If the training staff is mobile then we can get it accomplished even quicker. To him, this is a six to eight-week implementation after taking office. Commissioner Toci asked if Honolulu PD does annual recall training. Mr. Moszkowicz stated yes, both in-person and online. ➢ Edward Ignacio stated recall training is very important. He remembers doing it when he was in the Honolulu Police Department, it's a great thing. It allows your officers to not only refresh their training but adjust to current situations that would come up because things change. For example, concealed carry, that gives you that opportunity to put that out there and train the guys immediately without having to schedule extra things. It brings consistency.