2024-09-20 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawai'i Police Commission Regular Session Minutes September 20, 2024 Page 4 • Commendations & Awards: Chief Moszkowicz reported receiving two commendations, since the last commission meeting, in recognition of outstanding services. Officer Collin Roberts was named the Kona Crime Prevention Committee's Officer of the Year. Detective/Acting Lieutenant Grad Elarionoff was named the HPD's HSLEOA Officer of the Year for 2024 • Other Department Activities and Updates: Fill a Cruiser: Chief Moszkowicz shared that on August 30th, the Kona Community Policing Section held its fourth annual "Fill a Cruiser Food Drive" at Costco. During the four-hour event, they collected over a ton of food and more than $8,000 in cash, all donated to the Food Basket to support local families in need. This marked a 67% increase in donations from last year. The event also received media coverage. Chief Moszkowicz thanked partners such as Kona Costco, KAPA radio personality Tommy Ching, and the Community Policing Officers for their collaboration in making the event a great success. Badges and Buckets: From Thursday, September 5 to Sunday, September 8, officers once again took to the skies, sitting atop scaffolding in the parking lots of Hilo and Kona Walmarts to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics athletes. This annual event, formerly known as "Cop on Top," supports Special Olympics Hawai'i, which provides year-round training and competition for individuals with disabilities. All participating officers volunteered their time off-duty. The Hilo Walmart raised $15,000, while the Kona Walmart collected $26,000, totaling over $40,000 raised in one weekend for Special Olympics athletes on the Big Island. National Child Passenger Safety Week: According to NHTSA data, an average of three children under 13 were killed and 429 injured daily in the U.S. while riding in vehicles, with 68% of the injured not properly restrained. This week is National Child Passenger Safety Week, and they're hosting various outreach events across the island. On Tuesday, there was a sign waving on Kanoelehua, and on Wednesday, a child safety seat booth at the N5'51ehu Farmers Market. Tomorrow, from 9 a.m. to noon, there will be a combined DUI checkpoint and child seat clinic at the Honda dealership in Kona, where trained officers will assist with seat installation, recall checks, and answer questions. There's also grant money available to provide child safety seats for families in need. Event partners include Partners for Safe Keiki, East Hawai'i Kiwanis Club, the Judiciary's Driver Education Program, the Department of Health, and others. Hawai'i State Law Enforcement Officials Association (HSLEOA) Conference: Chief Moszkowicz reported that the 68th annual Hawaii State Law Enforcement Officials Association (HSLEOA) Conference took place on Kaua'i from September 4-6. The conference gathers state, federal, and local law enforcement to promote collaboration and partnerships. This year's theme, "We Rise by Uplifting Others," featured speakers from the FBI, DLE, and ATF, as well as training on Management by Appreciation and an incredibly impactful session, "Lessons Learned from the Battlefield" presented by