2005-05-20 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes May 20, 2005 Page 2 • Rules and Policies (Bertsch /Lundkvist): Commissioner Politano Steckel raised concern over why the complainant is not given more information on the commission's findings. She wants a one - sentence explanation. The matter will be agendized for discussion at the next meeting. • Contractual Services (Frazier): No report. Public Relations (Bertsch /Lassiter): Vice Chair Lassiter, who is a member of the fleet working group, reported that they would be having more discussions over the next few months. The other counties were asked to provide information, and when that is received, they will go forward with the pros and cons of a marked police fleet. CHIEF'S REPORT • Crime: Assistant Chief Day explained that the high numbers in Area II is a result of "paper crimes" involving multiple bogus checks, and the statistics reflect each check. On April 27, 2005, Star Ahulelei was arrested on a warrant at Upolu Point in Kohala when he was found sleeping in a stolen vehicle. He was charged with three counts of unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle, two counts of terroristic threatening, one count of theft, one count of escape, one count of assault against a police officer, and six traffic offenses. He is suspected of being responsible for vehicle thefts, burglaries, and other related offenses. On April 29, 2005, Kyle Quilausing was arrested on the Waikoloa Road after a brief chase that ended with him on foot in a lava field. He was charged with 14 counts of unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle and one count of theft. He was arrested on multiple warrants. He has been active in stealing vehicles all over the island. Assistant Chief Nakamichi commended the teamwork of North Kohala, South Kohala, and Kona personnel for the apprehension of Quilausing. • Traffic: Assistant Chief Nakamichi reported that the decreased numbers is due to increased enforcement, more officer presence, and the speed boards. Personnel: Major Ferreira reported that the department has 73 sworn vacancies, but with recruits in training, the number is actually 49. The 64th class of 13 recruits will hit the street on June 1, and the 65th class of 9 members is expected to start on the job training in November. In response to Vice Chair Lassiter's inquiry into reasons for dropouts, Major Ferreira stated that some were not physically and /or mentally prepared or the job was not what they expected. If they dropout, and then come back later, they would have to go through the process again. They do conduct exit interviews. Chief Mahuna stated that because of liability, they want to make sure only fit officers are on the beat. • Finance: Major Ferreira reported that Accountant Kay Nishibayashi continues to work on the budget.