2003-11-21 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawai'i County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes November 21, 2003 Page 4 • Commendations: Chief Mahuna reported receiving seven commendations. Chief Mahuna reported that they have had 30 traffic fatalities compared to 22 last year. As a result they are doing public service announcements and putting out smart trailers. Most of the accidents have been caused by excessive speed and inattention. Alcohol and illicit drugs have contributed to some of the fatalities. The ice task force is fully staffed, and has already received about 90 -100 calls of ice houses. Most of their CPO and SRO positions will be filled by January. • Commanders' meeting minutes: Chair Hara stated that he attended the recent meeting, and it was very insightful. He recommended that the others attend future meetings. • Other departmental activities: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None. NEW BUSINESS • Correspondence 03- 108.1, from Commissioner Paul de Silva, draft of his personal views on the Police Commission and proposed improvements to the disciplinary system of the Police Department. Commissioner de Silva stated that the report is his personal opinion, and no one asked him to write it. However, he no longer believes in it because everybody has more ideas, and they can start working on it from the beginning. He explained that the reason he addressed it to the Mayor and the Managing Director was because the Charter states that they should be informed of recommended improvements Chair Hara asked the commissioners to review the notes that Commissioner de Silva put together for meeting on December 8. • Review of chief of police evaluation form and rating scale: Chair Hara asked the commissioners to review the Chief's report on his goals for the year and to put serious thought on his evaluation. On December 8, they will tally the evaluations and discuss it. Commissioner Bertsch reminded the commissioners to send him their recommendations on changes to the rules. INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS (EXECUTIVE SESSION) Commissioner Lambeth motioned to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawai'i County Police Department where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved and a closed session is requested and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92 -5 (2) and Hawai'i County Charter Section 13 -20 (b). Vice Chair Manago seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The commission convened into executive session at 3:06 p.m., and reconvened back into open session at 3:42 p.m.