2023-08-31 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes August 31, 2023 Page 5 Family Therapist to provide free counseling services to department personnel and their families, and an Analyst. o A wildfire ravaged Lahaina on August 8th, prompting HPD to deploy 12 officers initially for access control to secure affected areas. Presently, 12 officers continue to assist in maintaining control over the affected zones and helping with calls for service in the Lahaina area. To ensure ongoing support, there is a weekly rotation of 12 officers in and out every Friday. o In support of the President's visit, 20 personnel were flown to Maui to assist with traffic posts, site security, and support to the emergency operations center. Commissioner Ing inquired whether the Police Communication Officers (PCOs) were sent to Maui officially or if they volunteered. Chief Moszkowicz clarified that, to the best of his knowledge, the PCOs did not go in response to an official request. Along with sworn officers, their Public Information Officer (PIO) was sent for a two-week period. He was not aware of any dispatchers being sent to Maui. Commissioner Lassiter commended Chief Moszkowicz for providing assistance to Maui. Chair Robinson asked Chief Moszkowicz if he's had any success working with Human Resources to get a support person for their secretary. The Chief explained they are undergoing a similar process with clerks and the entire Records and Identification Section. He has consistently reminded the HR Director about this request. The request for changes in the Records Section was made over a year ago, HR did their investigation and came back with suggestions on how to reallocate and or reassign those positions. Chief Moszkowicz stressed the importance of this matter and expressed hope for a quicker resolution. He suggested that the commission write a letter to the HR Director to emphasize their support. Chair Robinson asked if the commission would authorize him to write such a letter on their behalf. Commissioner Lassiter made a motion to authorize Chair Robinson to write the letter, seconded by Commissioner Ing, without further discussion, the motion carried. Recess was called at 10:08 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:25 a.m. NEW BUSINESS Correspondence No. 23-08: Salary Commission's inquiry to the appointing authorities concerning proposed salary adjustments for fiscal year 23-24. Chair Robinson mentioned that he couldn't attend the previous Salary Commission meeting but intends to be present at the next one. He expressed the belief that the Chief and Deputy Chief should receive fair compensation and suggested that their salaries be raised.