2002-06-21 Police Commission Minutes

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Minutes — Regular Session June 21, 2002 Page 3 CHIEF'S REPORT • Crime — Assistant Chief Paiva summarized his written report. Chief Correa reported that property crimes are their major crimes and are driven up by drug problems. They will be sponsoring a methamphetamine conference in August. • Traffic — Assistant Chief Paiva summarized his written report. • Personnel — Assistant Chief Mahuna reported having nine sworn and eleven civilian vacancies. Chief Correa reported that on June 17, he met with the police chiefs from the other counties to discuss recruitment and retention. Every year they lose an average of 14 officers. It costs $92,000 to train an officer. They are now competing with other law enforcement agencies and companies, and they need to make the job more attractive. The dispatcher's position is even harder to fill. • Finance — Business Manager Maesato read his summarized report. Chief Correa reported that the County Council removed the police commission's office from the budget. Lunch recess was called at 12:40 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 2:05 p.m. • Commendations — Chief Correa reported receiving 17 commendations since the last meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS • Corresp. 31, officer requests response from commission. The commission took no action because the case is closed and is moot. • Corresp. 33, commission's response to concerns. Accepted for filing only. • Corresp. 36, commission's attendance to NACOLE conference in November. Commissioner Manago stated that in the past it has always been the Chair and Vice Chair who attended the conference. If the members want a change, a motion could be made. None made. • Corresp. 38, request for reconsideration of Complaint HPC 02 -11. No motion was made. The commission's previous decision stands. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Corresp. 37, request for legal counsel by Lieutenant Donald Watson in FEP No. WH- 11252; EEOC 37B -A2- 00157. Vice Char Hara moved that the officer was acting within the scope of his duty. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambeth and unanimously carried.