2024-04-19 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawai'i Police Commission Regular Session Minutes April 19, 2024 Page 7 o HPD revamped its approach to presenting data on fentanyl arrests and recovery statistics. o Hawai'i Isle Police Activities League (HI-Pal) activities: On March 22nd, a boxing tournament took place in Kona, followed by participation in the Hawai'i Keiki Rodeo Championship in Pana'ewa on April 13th. o It's currently National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Since 1994 it's been nationally recognized as the second week in April. o HPD is currently participating in the Na Leo Youth Media Challenge. Collaborating with Na Leo and youth who are interested in digital media production. o 2024 Hawaii Island Boy Scouts Makahiki celebration was on April 13t" at the Tennis Stadium. They provided fingerprinting activities that are required for merit badge completion. o For Women's History Month, HPD highlighted female department personnel working in different capacities. Videos were posted on social media. o They are currently navigating through a budget cycle. The Mayor's Office produces a March budget, presented to council, and they produce a May budget. By the time of the May Police Commission meeting, he hopes to have a copy of the May budget presentation. He would like to have the deputy chief run the commission through the budget presentation and requested adding this item to the agenda. Vice Chair Bertsch inquired about the department's efforts in ensuring patrol units have an ample supply of Narcan. Chief Moszkowicz clarified that every patrol officer is equipped with Narcan, with additional reserves available at all stations and in the administrative captain's office. Upon usage, officers submit reports, allowing the department to track statistics and replenish supplies accordingly. Vice Chair Bertsch also inquired about expiration dates, to which the chief confirmed they expire. Vice Chair Bertsch commended Chief Moszkowicz for his outstanding community outreach program, noting its continuous improvement with each monthly report. He inquired whether HPD publishes a monthly calendar featuring the events they participate in. Vice Chair Bertsch emphasized the importance of commission members attending these functions. Chief Moszkowicz explained that currently, HPD does not publish such a calendar due to limitations with their website. However, this feature will be incorporated into the new website once it is launched. Additionally, Vice Chair Bertsch requested that at least a six-week look ahead of events be presented at commission meetings to allow commissioners to schedule attendance and gather community feedback. Chief Moszkowicz confirmed that this can be arranged. NEW BUSINESS Confirmation of Reed Mahuna's appointment as deputy police chief.