2023-03-17 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes March 17, 2023 Page 2 state has a state-issued permit because typically you'll travel across county lines. We're separated by a body of water here, but we all travel to Oahu for business, medical, etc. Another thing that doesn't apply in any other state in the country is a single firearm permit. If you can express your proficiency in the firearm, it should be good enough for the 38 caliber as well as the 9mm. Commissioner Sur stated a concealed carry license is good for a year here. He asked what it was in other states. Mr. Arnold stated to his knowledge, on average between five and seven years. Some are four years, some are three. Commissioner Sur wanted to know if other states require any kind of shooting test for the renewal of their license. Mr. Arnold stated yes, some do, but those are not with the risks that we have here. They're not under time and that sort of thing to induce unnecessary risk. Commissioner Lassiter asked in those states he's referring to, is there an age limit to get a permit? Mr. Arnold stated there are some legal things going on regarding the second amendment across the country with 18-year-olds being able to exercise constitutional carry in some states. Generally, it's 21 years old. Commissioner Robinson stated it's interesting that you can serve in the military at 18 years old, in a hostile area, carry a weapon, and defend yourself and you can't protect yourself in your own country. Mr. Arnold stated it's an interesting standard when it comes to what's acceptable in the military, in a combat environment, and what we trust our trained citizens here with. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Commissioner Robinson motioned to approve the regular and executive session minutes for February 17, 2023, seconded by Commissioner Lassiter. No discussion, it carried unanimously, and the minutes were approved. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT ON DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES • Crime Report: Assistant Chief Quiocho reported through February 28, 2023, there were 3,867 serious crimes. The Area I and Area II Criminal Investigation units investigated 500 of those cases: 294 in Area I and 206 in Area II. • Calls for Service: AC Quiocho reported that in February 2023, the department received 9,736 calls for service, bringing the total fiscal year to 81,425. • Traffic Report: Assistant Chief Basque reported that as of January 11, 2023, for fiscal year 22-23, traffic crashes are at 618, compared to 548 last year. Traffic fatalities are at 9 compared to 22 last year. The DUI fatality count is at 7, compared to 14 last year. DUI arrests for the year are at 630, compared to 682 last year. DUI arrests for the