2024-10-18 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes October 18, 2024 Page 4 • Other Department Activities and Updates: On October 2, 2024, in celebration of National Coffee with a Cop Day, HPD hosted five Coffee with a Cop events across the island, including at Tex Drive-In in Honoka`a, Starbucks in Waimea, Kona Coffee & Tea in Kona, Starbucks at Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo, and Kohala Coffee Company in Pahoa. Dozens of community members attended each event to enjoy coffee and light conversation with officers. HI-PAL: HPD teamed up with the Hawaii Keiki Rodeo Association for the season's first Keiki Rodeo on Saturday, September 28t", at the Pana`ewa Equestrian Center in Hilo. Kids practiced various rodeo skills, and HPD's Community Policing Officers provided free Keiki ID cards. Over 190 children, ages 1 to 19, participated. The HI-PAL program aims to build positive relationships between officers and youth, encouraging mentorship, teamwork, citizenship, and positive decision-making. National Child Passenger Safety Week (follow-up): Acting Chief Burian reported that, as Chief Moszkowicz announced last month, officers recently held a combined DUI checkpoint and child seat clinic outside the Honda dealership in Kona. Within just six minutes of setting up, officers identified and arrested a drug-impaired driver. Additionally, specially trained officers, who are certified child seat technicians, assisted families by ensuring the proper installation of child safety seats, checking for recalls, and addressing any questions. Updates on Strategic Plan and Website Development: The strategic plan document is nearing completion. Acting Chief Burian shared that Chief Moszkowicz plans to send the commission an electronic version by the end of October and requested that time be set aside in the November meeting to address any questions. Department Website: The website redevelopment is 98% complete, with final proofreading and link testing underway to ensure everything is ready by the end of the month. The new site will go live on Tuesday, November 12. The promised crime mapping feature is already active, and final adjustments are being made to the booking log, which will be operational by launch. Chief plans to provide a demonstration for the commission at the November meeting. Commissioner Quartararo asked about public communication efforts. Acting Chief Burian outlined the department's information-sharing methods, including its website, social media, and Nixie alerts. Commissioner Quartararo also inquired about the number and activity level of neighborhood watch groups. Acting Chief Burian did not have exact numbers but noted that each district has at least one active group, though participation varies. Major Bird added that Kona distributes a newsletter with community event updates, which could be a resource for neighborhood watch members.