10-24-2025 Board Packet for PC Meeting

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes September 19, 2025 Page 2 made public. He also called for the creation of an interaction group for consistent consultation between the community and police on developing matters. Ellen Lubrano expressed the importance of selecting a police chief with strong leadership skills, law enforcement knowledge, and the ability to build community relationships. She emphasized prioritizing a local candidate familiar with Hawai`i's customs, highlighting qualities such as integrity, communication, problem-solving, and accountability. She cautioned against diverting local law enforcement resources toward federal immigration enforcement, stressing the need for a chief who upholds ethical standards and respects community trust. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Commissioner Botelho motioned to approve the regular and executive session minutes for July 18, 2025, seconded by Commissioner Urban-Smith. With no discussion, the motion carried unanimously, and the minutes were approved. Commissioner Urban-Smith motioned to approve the regular and executive session minutes for August 22, 2025, seconded by Commissioner Botelho. With no discussion, the motion carried unanimously, and the minutes were approved. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT ON DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Items from the chief's written reports were highlighted: • Crime Report: Major Scott Amaral reported 897 serious crimes through August 31, 2025. Area I and Area II criminal investigation units investigated 206 of these cases, with 165 in Area I and 41 in Area II. • Calls for Service: For August 2025, the department received 10,178 calls for service (FYTD 20,446). A discussion followed regarding clearance rates, cases not accepted by the Prosecutor's Office, and the extended length of time, sometimes years, before cases proceed to court. Concerns were expressed regarding the potential impact on officer morale and the absence of public reporting from the Prosecutor's Office. The conversation also touched on the increase in cybercrime and the process for reporting such incidents. • Traffic Report: Major Thomas Shopay reported that as of September 10, 2025, traffic crashes for the fiscal year to date were 165 compared to 169 for the previous fiscal year. DUI arrests totaled 136, down from 169 last fiscal year. DUI arrests for August were 62, compared to 74 in July. Island-wide traffic citations included 3,955 moving/regulatory, 384 seatbelt, 44 child restraint, and 1,343 speeding, for a total of 5,913 citations issued during the reporting period.