2001-11-30 Police Commission Minutes

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November 30, 2001 Regular Session Minutes Page 2 • Rules and Policies: The committee had no report. • Contractual Services: The committee had no report. Fred Chun, the commission's new investigator came before the commission and requested appropriate identification for conducting his investigations. He discussed this with Chief Correa who suggested that he get the commission's approval. Commissioner Mills moved to approve Mr. Chun's request for identification as the commission's investigator. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambeth and unanimously carried. • Public Relations: Chair Okabe had no report. CHIEF'S REPORT • Crime: Assistant Chief Hickcox presented the report that was distributed and filed. Traffic: Assistant Chief Hickcox presented the report that was distributed and filed. In response to Vice Chair Manago's concern over the large number of people driving while intoxicated, he reported that they have scheduled DUI roadblocks for the remainder of the year. They are scheduling crime reduction unit details aimed at the under -age drinkers. They are also doing speed and seatbelt checks. Assistant Chief Hickcox further reported that the Special Response Team picked up five more members, bringing the total to sixteen. They hope to field two teams, one each for the east and west sides of the island. Advanced training is scheduled for February. Anthrax response plans have been finalized, and the post office will be playing more of a role in handling complaints. They are working with the State Civil Defense and Justice Department for the purchase of personal protective equipment and self- contained breathing apparatus for the Special Response Teams. Sites around the island have been identified as being potential targets for terrorists, and they will be developing response plans for these sites. • Personnel: Assistant Chief Mahuna presented a report that was distributed and filed. • Finance: Business Manager Maesato presented a reported that was distributed and filed. • Commendations: Chief Correa reported receiving 35 commendations for the month. Chief Correa further reported that they are going through with a grant to hire two crime scene technicians and are working on matching funds. They recently applied for three more grants —a sexual assault investigative grant, a $300,000 crime lab equipment grant, and a $1.9 million COPS technology grant. They recently conducted a very successful mobile drug sting operation in Kona. The Kau incident is still ongoing for one of the officers. The other officer's case has been referred to the prosecutor. The FBI is also looking into civil rights violations. Regarding the county's finances, the Mayor has asked them to make additional reductions in their budget. Chief Correa requested additional time for his annual review in order for him to incorporate the annual crime statistics into his report. He believes this would give the commission an idea on how well he manages the department. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None