2023-03-17 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes March 17, 2023 Page 5 an explanation as to why they had changed it. Effective immediately faxed dealer registrations will be accepted. Chief Moszkowicz reported on meetings he had with council members, personnel from HCCC, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and the prosecutor's office. He also attended the Mayor's state of the county address. On February 1st, the Kona Crime Prevention Committee honored Officer Cunefare as Officer of the Month. They're currently working with the Department of Human Resources to allow more of a continuous recruiting process. He met with DHR last week and it will most likely move forward. The agility test will be in Hilo, on April 26t", at 7:30 a.m. He invited the commission to observe or participate if they were interested. Yesterday they interviewed nine potential candidates for captain. Today after the meeting they will interview six candidates for major. He is hoping to finalize decisions by the end of the day and notify personnel quickly to alleviate anxiety. They're planning a recognition/promotion ceremony at the end of March or April. Chief Moszkowicz informed the commission about the officer-involved shooting that occurred last week Friday in Kona, stemming from an attempted murder case on Tuesday. An HPD Media meeting was held on Thursday, March 2"d, which was productive. Items covered were current issues, after-hours requests for information, what they release and don't release according to policy, and body-worn camera footage releases. Commissioner Robinson stated he was interested in the 800 people at the chicken fight in Kona. He wanted to know about the confiscation of property for real estate and asked if that will be an option. Chief Moszkowicz stated he had a federal partner reach out to him with that same question. If the state government and AG aren't willing to do it then the feds are because of some specifics. NEW BUSINESS • Selection of a Deputy Police Chief: Chief Moszkowicz stated he had the chance to interact with a lot of people, narrowed down his list, and has one primary candidate. If anyone says they know who it is, it's a total lie because he hasn't spoken to this person or anyone about it. He spoke about the challenges with the deputy's current salary and stated the Salary Commission has enough members for a quorum and can now hold meetings. He further explained he wants the process of amending the salary started before he offers this person the position.