2006-05-19 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes May 19, 2006 Page 4 believer that if an individual has a problem with the core values and mission statement, he'd take the resignation. People, who have not exercised themselves in a team effort, are not part of a unit. An example is the death of Officer Eric Cerezo. There were about 100 officers at his funeral. He belonged to a small unit, and he exemplified the core values. Vice Chair Morimoto stated that there are 18 vacancies in Area II and 15 in Area I. He asked for consideration in filling the Area II positions. Chief Mahuna stated that there are more positions in Area I. Vice Chair Morimoto asked for Chief Mahuna's opinion on the site of the new Kona police station. Chief Mahuna stated that he has reservations about the suggested site. His vision for the South Kona Station is that it be a manned, multi -level facility with an underground shooting range. Commissioner Lundkvist inquired into plans for the Pahoa area. Chief Mahuna stated he is not sure of the exact location, but it would be on the same property as the fire station. He would like to demolish the current substation rather than fix it. The roof and interior structure is in bad shape. The site for the new station has been going back and forth. He believes it will be done in 3 -4 years. • Finance: AC Osorio entertained questions to the written report. There were none. • Commendations: No discussion. • Commander's meeting minutes of April 18, 2006: No discussion. • Other departmental activities: No discussion. NEW BUSINESS • Presentation by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee. President Mary Huebner gave a briefing of their volunteer, nonprofit organization. Their role is to support the department, not to criticize or tell them how to run it. They do the officer of the month and officer of the year luncheon. They are willing to assist with starting a similar organization in Hilo. • Review of salary and compensation package for police chief and deputy chief. Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida requested an executive session in order to advise the commission on this matter. INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS STATEMENTS ON COMPLAINTS (open to the public) — None.