2025-12-19 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes December 19, 2025 Page 5 Written comments were reviewed, which she categorized into 12 areas. The top recommendations for the third consecutive survey were stronger law enforcement and increased staffing, followed by increased traffic enforcement. She noted that many comments reflected confusion about HPD responsibilities or provided conflicting feedback, but overall indicated that the department is doing a good job. The next community satisfaction survey is scheduled for 2027. Commissioner Yamada asked about the last officersurvey; Ms. Laitinen stated it occurred beforeher tenure, around 2010 or 2012.Commissioner Buckman inquired about underrepresented community segments and whetherAIcould assist in analyzing responses. Further discussion followed regarding community outreach efforts and increasing public participation in future surveys. Recess was called at 10:08a.m., and themeeting reconvened at 10:24 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: POLICE CHIEF SELECTION PROCESS Chair Robinson reported that the Department of Human Resources (DHR) reviewed all applications and determined that 27 applicants met the minimum qualifications. Of those, 22 completed the interrogatory questionnaire. The completed questionnaires were scored by Commission members, and aggregate scores were compiled. Applicant identities remain confidential and are identified only by applicant ID numbers. Chair Robinson opened discussion on next steps. The Commission discussed how many candidates to advance to interviews, with consideration given to advancing five, six, ten, or eleven candidates. Discussion included whether interviews should be conducted remotely or in person, consistency of the interview process, candidate travel expenses, and ensuring fairness among candidates. Several Commissioners expressed a preference for in-person interviews and emphasized the importance of consistency across all candidates. The Commission reviewed score differentials between ranked applicants and discussed whether interviews would serve as a final selection step or if further narrowing would occur. Additional discussion included candidate commitment, disclosure of rankings, background checks, conditional offers, public testimony, and confidentiality of applicant information. Motion:Commissioner Tavares made a motion outlining the next steps in the Chief of Police selection process. The motion proposed that the candidates ranked in the top eleven be notified that they have advanced to the second round of consideration and the first round of interviews. Candidates will be informed of their ranking among the eleven at the time of notification. Candidates who accept the invitation will be nty. Those who accept will be