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Regular Session Minutes <br />January 29, 2026 <br />Page 11 <br />Chad Janis emphasized collaborative leadership, transparency, and effective <br />communication with the community and government partners. Drawing from his <br />experience in internal affairs and managing officer-involved incidents, he discussed <br />balancing investigative integrity with public transparency during critical incidents. Janis <br />highlighted the importance of accountability, acknowledging mistakes, and correcting <br />misinformation promptly. He also stressed officer retention and morale as key priorities, <br />noting that supporting current personnel strengthens recruitment efforts. Janis shared <br />his personal background in tribal communities and described how those experiences <br />shaped his understanding of cultural dynamics and community engagement. <br />Timothy Wilson <br />Commissioner Tavares asked the10 prepared interview questions, allowing three <br />minutes per response. <br />Timothy Wilson emphasized accountability, transparency, and building trust with the <br />community through proactive communication and strong relationships with local leaders. <br />He discussedthe importance of balancing prosecutorial considerations with public <br />transparency in critical incidents and acknowledged that leaders must take responsibility <br />for mistakes. Wilson highlighted his experience working in Polynesian communities and <br />his approach of listening and engaging with community stakeholders before <br />implementing changes. He also stressed officer wellness and retention, preservation of <br />life during emergencies, and fostering collaborative decision-making within the <br />department. <br />Kenneth Quiocho <br />Commissioner Urban-Smith asked the 10 prepared interview questions, allowing three <br />minutes per response. <br />Department and emphasized accountability, mentorship, and community-based <br />policing. He discussed the importance of balancing transparency with protecting <br />investigations in critical incidents and acknowledged that leaders must accept <br />responsibility for mistakes and learn from them. Quiocho emphasized officer wellness <br />as essential to operational readiness and discussed the need to recruit individuals with <br />strong character and a commitment to public service. He also noted the importance of <br />cultural awareness, policy review, and strengthening trust between the department and <br />the community. <br />John Matagi <br />Commissioner Fischer asked the 10 prepared interview questions, allowing three <br />minutes per response. <br /> <br />