2006-08-11 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes August 11, 2006 Page 2 • Office Management and Staffing (Lundkvist /Mitchell): No report. • Rules and Policies (Kaoiwi): No report. • Contractual Services (Robinson): Commissioner Robinson stated that he would look into putting the investigative services out for bid. • Public Relations (Lassiter / Politano Steckel): Commissioner Politano Steckel stated that she would like to have members of the Police Department march in the Aloha week parade on October 21. She also asked for a status report at the next meeting on fundraising monies for the monument for fallen officers. Chair Lassiter presented the Police Department with a plaque from the commission in honor of the 66th Recruit class. Commissioner Robinson presented a plaque to the 671h recruit class and thanked them for their participation in the Merry Monarch parade. CHIEF'S REPORT Including: • Crime: Assistant Chief Day explained the written report. • Traffic: Assistant Chief Nakamichi summarized the written report and pointed out that they had three traffic fatalities. They have been patrolling areas with high accident rates. Personnel: Deputy Chief Kubojiri reported that the 67th recruit class would be on the road next month. The 68th recruit class started with 10 members. One recently resigned and will be returning to Oregon with his family. They are still in the academic stage. On the job training will be in October. Deputy Chief Kubojiri stated that they would like to place recruits in districts that are very short in personnel. Commissioner Frazier asked that when there is a change in senior leadership, captain level, that the commissioner in the district be notified soon thereafter. • Finance: Accountant Nishibayashi entertained questions to the written report. Commissioner Frazier stated that there is funding for Tasers and inquired about training in its use. Deputy Chief Kubojiri stated that Taser is the brand name for the electronic control device. They requested money for 450 units. They have 430 sworn authorized strength. Twenty units are replacements. Training and cartridges have been factored in the budget. Each unit costs $1,000. They still have to write the SOPs for the use of the device. They included training and cartridges in the budget. Chief Mahuna stated that the control device will be used by officers on the street. They plan to use the SRTs as instructors. Studies have shown a drop in officer and suspect injuries with the use of Tasers. Deputy Chief Kubojiri stated that everyone, including the recruits will be trained to use the Taser, and it will be voluntary for officers to be