2005-05-20 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes May 20, 2005 Page 3 Commendations: Chief Mahuna stated that the vision and mission of the Hawaii Police Department is coming to fruition, and they are seeing more commendations. As core values become part of whom the officers are, they will see less complaints. Vice Chair Lassiter stated that they are seeing many different officers being commended. Chief Mahuna further stated that accreditation of HPD will be another positive move forward and will be an endorsement that national specifications have been met. This will serve to further the vision and mission of HPD. Deputy Chief Kubojiri commended Vice Chair Lassiter for her comments at the Police Week ceremony. • Other Departmental Activities: Chief Mahuna reported that they now have continuous recruitment as a result of requests from schools and community groups. For the first time, HPD will conduct three classes in one year. Despite the small size of classes and historic problems in attracting qualified candidates, they are taking positive steps to increase the applicant pool and are looking at ways to attract applicants. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Preparation for Training Workshop for Commissioners: The mandatory training workshop is set for June 16 at 9:00 a.m. in the HPD training room. • Monthly Status Report of Complaints Referred to the Chief: There was no discussion on the written report. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS — None. ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice Chair Lassiter announced that the next meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. in the Aupuni Center Conference, 100 Pauahi St., Hilo. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 a.m. SUBMITTED: LINCOLN S. ASHIDA CORPORATION COUNSEL APPROVED: PUDDING LASSITER VICE CHAIR