2023-03-17 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes March 17, 2023 Page 4 • Finance: Assistant Chief Burian reported as of February 28, 2023, their targeted overall expenditure was 61.25% and the actual was 62.85%. Targeted salaries and wages expenditures were 70.83% and the actual was 73.74%. Regular salaries and wages were at 65.23%. Overtime salaries and wages were 267.74% and miscellaneous salaries and wages were 100.31%. • Commendations: Chief Moszkowicz reported receiving six commendations, involving 13 personnel since the last Police Commission meeting in recognition of outstanding services. ➢ Captain Amon-Wilkins and Detective Balberde commended Evidence Specialist Kristen Bailey for her thorough and well-executed investigative efforts relating to the investigation of a double homicide, her positive attitude, and her work ethic. ➢ Ms. Linda Hunter expressed appreciation to Captain Kahalewai, Lieutenant Valera, and Officers Watkins, Fontes, Faanunu, and Smith for their tireless and dedicated efforts and perseverance in the recovery of her stolen lawnmower. They located the lawnmower, delivered it to her house and officers helped her add a mulch plug to the mower that she hadn't been able to do herself. They also helped her secure it with a cable and padlocked it. ➢ Elementary School Counselor commended Officer Hanes for making a student feel comfortable and safe during a Child Protective Services follow-up. ➢ West Hawaii Child Welfare Services Section Administrator expressed appreciation to Captains Delaries and Shopay for listening to their concerns and their intervention regarding a 16-year-old male who was a danger to himself, staff, and peers. ➢ Mr. Joseph Fitzgerald expressed appreciation to Officer Roberts for changing a flat tire on their rental car which may have been a small action, but it was big to them because they made it to the rental agency before they closed and exchanged the car. ➢ Mr. Zachary Laputz commended Officers D'Angelo and Lorenzo for their superb service and professionalism while at his property. • Other Department Activities: Chief Moszkowicz stated regarding firearms dealer registrations, written testimony was submitted to the commission and was sent to him to review prior to the meeting. This testimony was from Jefferey Hara from J Hara store, his concern was that in the past, he was able to fax registrations, but couldn't do that anymore. Chief Moszkowicz spoke to records, resolved it, and he offered Mr. Hara