2006-07-21 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes July 21, 2006 Page 2 PERSONNEL ORDERS Nos. 2006 -068 to 2006 -078 (Including, but not limited to work assignments, training assignments, promotions, reallocations, severance from service, automobile allowances, and appointments.) Commissioner Lundkvist moved and Commissioner Whittemore seconded to accept the Personnel Orders as listed. The motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Vice Chair Morimoto moved and Commissioner Frazier seconded to accept the communications as listed. Discussion: Commissioner Frazier pointed out the May 17 minutes of the Maui Police Commission and their discussion regarding the State of Hawaii Police Commission Conference. There seemed to be a lack of understanding, and they need to clarify why SHOPO was uninvited. Chair Lassiter stated that she will meet with the Chairs of the other commissions during the HSLEOA conference. The motion carried unanimously. She will also look into SHOPO's suggestion for an educational seminar. COMMITTEE REPORTS • Budget and Finance (Frazier / Morimoto): Commissioner Frazier reported that the fiscal year 2005 -06 is complete. There were no major circumstances to look at. Office Management and Staffing (Lundkvist /Mitchell): Commissioner Lundkvist stated that Ms. Pelayo has been in meetings regarding the county building renovations. Ms. Pelayo reported that the Police Commission's new office will be slightly larger then its current office, and will be situated next to the Office of Information and Complaints. Commissioner Lundkvist displayed a plaque of the Police Department's mission statement that will be displayed in the commission's office. A smaller one was given to Corporation Counsel Ashida. • Rules and Policies (Kaoiwi): The committee had no report. • Contractual Services (Robinson): The committee had no report. • Public Relations (Lassiter /Politano Steckel: The committee had no report. CHIEF'S REPORT Including: • Crime: AC Day explained the written report. • Traffic: AC Nakamichi summarized the written report. Commissioner Frazier pointed out that there was a marked drop in DUI arrests for 18 -21 year olds. Personnel: Assistant Chief Osorio reported that they have had five recruit classes in the past year. The next recruit graduation will be in November. Detective Cortez, of Internal Affairs, reported that it takes a while to conduct background checks, and it does vary depending on where the applicant comes from. They do background checks on all employees, including school crossing guards. AC Osorio stated that they are