2005-01-21 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes, Page 4 January 21, 2005 together a year -end report of commendations, and the Police Commission would issue a press release. Commissioner Manago stated that in line with that, several weeks ago he was very privileged to go on a ride - along, and they were involved in a Rave party. He commended the officers on their treatment of the young people. They had pretty much everybody locked in. Rather than starting a riot, they found key people to inform others of what was going on. They investigated every vehicle and tested every driver. Drivers who were not able to drive had to get an alternate driver. For those who were violating curfew, their parents were called to pick them up. The officers acted very professionally in treating the people and did a very good job. It all comes down to their core values. The ride along policy is covered in the General Orders, and a waiver has to be signed and notarized. • Commanders' meeting minutes — No report. • Other departmental activities — No report. Chief's goals and objectives — The commission received the Chiefs written report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Commission's input into the Chief and Deputy Chief's salary and compensation, including Correspondence 04 -92, from the Salary Commission. Commissioner Manago stated that the Salary Commission invited them to a subcommittee meeting today to discuss this matter. Ms. Pelayo stated that she informed the commission's secretary that none of them would be able to attend the meeting, and she was told that additional meetings would be scheduled. At the last meeting the commission accepted his proposal of 10% for the Deputy and 15% for the Chief above the highest paid employee and retroactive to July because the EMs received it retroactively. Corporation Counsel Ashida pointed out that the Salary Commission requested information on the duties, authority, and scope of responsibilities for the Chief. He reminded the commissioners that the County has fiscal restrictions. Chair Bertsch stated that the Salary Commission is better suited to determine what the Chief's salary should be. He asked for directions on where to go. Corporation Counsel Ashida read the County Charter, Section 13 -28, (d), regarding the Salary Commission. He stated that the commission needed to focus on the relationship between compensation and duties. Commissioner Hara requested that Assistant Chief Osorio send them a copy of the Chief's and Deputy Chief's duties and responsibilities. He suggested that the commission send their previously approved recommendation to the Salary Commission