2003-08-22 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes August 22, 2003 Page 3 Office Management and Staffing (Muller /Mitchell) — The committee had no report. Rules and Policies (Moe /Bertsch) - Draft of procedures for processing complaints. Commissioner Bertsch summarized his written suggestions and flowchart. The only thing new would be that the complaint would be sent to the Chair or Vice Chair for review, and they would be empowered to do a cursory review for merit and decide whether or not to refer the complaint to the investigator. The investigator would be provided a copy of the complaint and invited to the meetings so that he could be given directions and not waste time on irrelevant investigations. He believes the commission has the right to have pertinent information to make their decision. Chair Hara stated that they should review the proposal and act on it at the next meeting. Chair Hara stated that Commissioner de Silva would be going over this request for information under new business. Contractual Services (de Silva /Frazier): Report of meeting with Akal on June 27, 2003 Commissioner Frazier stated that this was deferred at the last meeting in order for them to get input from the Chair. Chair Hara stated that Commissioner de Silva's written report was accurate. • Public Relations (Nara /Lambeth) — No report. CHIEF'S REPORT Chair Hara stated that since they reviewed the written report, it was not necessary for staff to go over it. Instead, they will answer any questions the commissioners might have. • Crime • Traffic • Personnel - Assistant Chief Chai stated that the vacancies include the SRO and drug task force. - Chair Hara thanked Assistant Chief Paiva for leadership and support of the commission and wished him a happy retirement. • Finance • Commendations • Other Departmental Activities - Commanders meeting minutes of July 15, 2003 -Traffic Enforcement Unit demonstration on use of radar. Chief Mahuna reported that the next commanders' meeting has been changed to Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the training room.