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Hawaii Police Commission <br /> Regular Session Minutes <br /> January 20, 2023 <br /> Page 7 <br /> Commissioner Quartararo asked of those officers who resigned, what is their average <br /> time. AC Burian stated this was also asked previously. They don't have an average <br /> time. They lose a lot in the beginning, in recruit class, he's taking that out of the <br /> equation. Once the officers are solo, he estimates it would be around the 5-12 year <br /> mark. It all depends on several variables, they don't have exact statistics. They do exit <br /> interviews with those that leave, to see how they can retain people better. <br /> Commissioner Bertsch stated from a holistic approach to recruitment, looking at the <br /> data/analytics to figure out what motivates this generation to become recruits. There <br /> are a lot of people that want to become officers, they take the test and psychological <br /> evaluations, but don't pass. He recommends the department look at junior colleagues <br /> and establishes a program to introduce them to law enforcement. AC Burian stated the <br /> chief has already shared some ideas with him. Chief Moszkowicz stated this is one of <br /> the things he wanted to share today. He spoke about a young man, about 18-20 years <br /> old whom he recently met. He was respectful, an excellent communicator could carry <br /> on a conversation, seemed relatively intelligent, and was in good physical shape, so he <br /> asked him why he was working there and not at the Police Department. He responded <br /> and said he has never thought of it, no one ever asked him. Chief Moszkowicz further <br /> explained the more recruiting we do in unconventional ways will help. <br /> Chief Moszkowicz reported that he has meetings scheduled with people at UH Hilo and <br /> Hawaii Community College. He feels the department would be remiss if they don't <br /> establish some sort of relationship with academia. He further explained it's a difficulty <br /> for the police department because there are kids out of high school, kids who are <br /> starting college who are perfect candidates, but they are not at the point where they <br /> can bring them on board. He stated if we can do it now and get it up and running by <br /> April or May when classes get out, why can't we bring them on board as contract hires, <br /> have them help with administrative things in the department, and in the meantime offer <br /> classes for how to pass a civil service test and this wouldn't be just for them, it would <br /> be for whoever was interested. They could also be provided with tips on how to pass <br /> physical assessments. The days of just waiting for the line to form outside the station of <br /> people who want to join the department are over. The department needs to be more <br /> proactive about establishing relationships, getting people on board, and grooming them <br /> to join the department. This is one of the five things that he wants to focus on <br /> immediately in the next couple of months so they can start converting positions into <br /> contracts and offer those contracts to people. <br /> Commissioner Lassiter suggested they also go to grade schools because that's where <br /> it starts. Chief Moszkowicz agreed. <br /> Vice Chair Brown stated HPD always seems to start off with around 200 applicants for <br /> each recruit class. Of course, some don't pass because they fail the psychological test. <br /> He wanted to know if it's explained to the applicant why they didn't pass the <br />