2024-08-30 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawai'i Police Commission Regular Session Minutes August 30, 2024 Page 3 In May, 17 candidates were referred to the department: 13 were new applicants, and four were retakes. There were two no-shows, with nine passing and six failing. In June, eight candidates were referred: six were new applicants, two were retakes, three were no-shows, four passed, and one failed. In July, 13 applicants were referred, all of whom were new. There were two no-shows, six passed, and five failed. The written exam was held during the week of July 21, and the physical agility test took place on August 7tn On August 7tn, 15 applicants were referred: nine were new, seven were retakes, two did not show, 11 passed, and two failed. Those who didn't pass will have the opportunity to retake the test on September 4tn Further discussion took place regarding recruit numbers, department vacancies, promotions, transfers, and the assignment of personnel. Chair Robinson inquired if the 100tn recruit class graduation would take place on September 30tn. AC Evangelista clarified that this date marks the completion of their academic training. An internal recognition will be held to acknowledge the completion of this phase, but the formal graduation ceremony will occur after the recruits finish field training. Chief Moszkowicz noted that they have observed a trend of losing recruits during the FTO phase after academy graduation. To address this, they plan to hold a smaller, more private recognition ceremony at the transition point from academy to field training. This event will still include family members pinning badges but will focus on the transition. Attendees will likely include command staff, the commission, family members, peer support, the chaplain, and the recruits' field training officers. The goal is to provide recruits and their families with information about available resources to help manage the changes and stresses they may face. A formal public ceremony would be held at the end of the FTO phase, before their first assignment. • Finance: AC Evangelista reported that HPD's overall expenditure target was 12.71%, with the actual expenditure at 12.58%. The target for salaries and wages was 12.50%, with the actual figure at 12.42%. Regular salaries and wages were at 10.87%, overtime salaries and wages at 47.55%, and miscellaneous salaries and wages at 18.29%. • Commendations & Awards: Chief Moszkowicz reported receiving two commendations, since the last commission meeting, in recognition of outstanding services. Commissioner Lacerte asked how the public can submit commendations. Chief Moszkowicz explained that about a third of the feedback they receive comes through their website, another third via email, and the remaining third through U.S. mail or in- person drop-offs at the station, including letters, notes, and thank-you cards. Commissioner Lacerte then asked whether the website has a dedicated link for commendations or if it's grouped with everything else. Chief Moszkowicz explained that currently it's combined, but their new website, which is almost finished, will be more user-friendly. He added that their current site is about 23 years old.