2023-02-17 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes February 17, 2023 Page 5 Recruitment activities: Assistant Chief Burian reported the 96t" recruit class is in field training until April 31, 2023. One officer recently resigned, this officer was having difficulties during field training and made the decision to resign. Everyone else is on track and is doing well. The 971" recruit class has a total of eight in class, one recruit resigned this month. When they did the exit interview, she admitted that she wasn't prepared physically and mentally and hoped to prepare herself more in the future and reapply later. As reported previously, it's a low recruitment. Currently, 18 people completed the PHQ (personal history questionnaire). The projected start date for the next recruit class is June 16, 2023. Recruitment just closed, and agility is scheduled, depending on that, they might incorporate that into one class, depending on the numbers. Recruitments for PO III, Lieutenant, Captain, and Major have all been completed, interviews are pending. Commissioner Robinson asked if there has been any further thought about having a class in West Hawaii. AC Burian stated they have not had any serious discussions on that. The primary reason is due to their training staff. There are three members of the training staff and pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, they have to designate where they're assigned and they are all assigned to Hilo. The commute for them would take three hours off their day, either that or they would be paying overtime. The same is for dispatch, the center is located in Hilo, however, there are other civilian positions open in Kona. Finance: Assistant Chief Burian reported their target overall expenditures is 58.33%, and they are currently at 53.52%. The targeted salary expenditure is 62.5%, actual is 61.79%. Regular salaries and wages 54.5%, Overtime 227.03% (due to shortages), and miscellaneous salaries and wages 88.19%. Commendations: Chief Moszkowicz reported on commendations received: ➢ The U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service, Resident Agent -in - Charge Shawn Gray commended Sergeant Aaron Carvalho and the Special Response Team for their protective security and liaison support during a recent visit of the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. ➢ Ms. Danielle Tanksley commended Hilo officers whom she had several opportunities to witness their kindness, respectfulness, and helpfulness. Chair Brown asked about his commendation. ➢ Chief Moszkowicz stated that someone expressed appreciation to him for keeping his word on public transparency.