2001-06-15 Police Commission Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes June 15, 2001 Page 3 new positions that were created, 30 are in community policing and 20 are in the cellblock. At the end of last year they had some retirements, some resigned because they didn't like the job, a few went into the Secret Service, and a couple went to the mainland. Unlike the other counties, Hawaii County does not have a problem with recruitment. Their attrition rate for the first year is about 10% versus 30% for other departments. With the upcoming recruit graduation they will fill approximately 386 sworn positions out of 400. • Finance: Business Manager Maesato presented a report which is attached for filing. There will be a budget hearing before the County Council on June 20. • Commendations: Chief Correa reported receiving 11 commendations since the last meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Correspondence 57 was moved to executive session.) NEW BUSINESS Correspondence 73, request from Thomas Russi and Christine Paul to correct agenda of May 18, 2001. Commissioner Mills moved that on the agenda of May 18, 2001, Correspondence 63 should have stated that the letter from Lincoln Ashida was actually addressed to Christine Paul and Thomas Russi regarding their complaint. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambeth and unanimously carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Lambeth moved to consider charges brought against officers of the Hawaii County Police Department where matters affecting privacy will be considered and a closed meeting is requested by individuals involved and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mills and unanimously carried. The commission convened into executive session at 11:07 a.m., and then reconvened back into regular session 11:20 a.m. to speak to the a complainant and officer who were waiting for the commission's decision. Action on Correspondence 75, Vice Chair Manago's request to reconsider the commission's decision to refer Complaint HPC 01 -17 to its investigator. Vice Chair Manago moved to withdraw his request for reconsideration. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambeth and unanimously carried. Corporation Counsel Ashida explained to the complainant and the officer that the complaint will be investigated by their private investigator as previously decided. Commissioner Mills moved to convened back into executive session as previously motioned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambeth and unanimously carried. The