2025-12-19 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes December 19, 2025 Page 7 public testimony may be submitted without identifying information and should be evaluated in accordance with the law. Following discussion, Chair Robinson asked whether there was a desire to amend the motion. The Commission reached consensus to not provide candidates with their individual rankings,and instead notify candidates only that they are among the top eleven advancing in the process. Amendment to the Motion:Commissioner Tavares moved to amend the motion on the floor to remove informing candidates of their specific ranking within the top eleven. Commissioner Lacerte seconded the amendment. There was no discussion. The amendment carried unanimously. Main Motion:Chair Robinson restated the amended motion to notify candidates that they are among the top eleven and invite them to participate in in-person interviews. Discussion:Commissioner Enriquez sought clarification that the Commission would proceed with interviews and selection even if fewer than eleven candidates accept the invitation. It was confirmed that the Commission would proceed with those candidates who accept. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. Follow-Up Actions and Scheduling:Chair Robinson requested that Ms. Simmons notify the top eleven candidates and extend invitations for in-person interviews. Discussion followed regarding consent forms and the release of candidate names. DCC Salas-Ferguson advised that candidates who do not wish to have their names released may withdraw from the process. Commissioner Yamada asked whether interrogatory responses could be linked to applicants, and Ms. Simmons confirmed that responses are associated with applicant ID numbers. Chair Robinson raised the issue of setting interview dates in advance, and the Commission agreed that providing as much notice as possible would be beneficial. Ms. Simmons indicated that two weeks’ notice would be reasonable, though one month would be preferable. Scheduling options were discussed, including the regularly scheduled meeting on January 30 in Kona and the possibility of a special meeting on January 29. Ms. Correa agreed to check availability. The Commission requested that both interview sessions be held in Kona, with a start time of 9:00 a.m. for each day. Administrative Process and Interviews:DCCSalas-Ferguson suggested that the Commission adopt a motion addressing administrative details related to the interview process.