2007-07-20 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes July 20, 2007 Page 3 district. The vehicles will have a warranty and will have to be brought to the dealer for repairs. The dealer will bring in backup parts that they do not normally keep on hand. The vehicles will have more visibility, especially in the resort areas. Next year, they are going to make a pitch to the county for periodic maintenance on their buildings. A lot of their stations are in need of repair. The police department should not be responsible for these repairs. If they don't fix something this year, the cost will go up geometrically every year. In the long run, a maintenance program will save the county money. For things like leaks in the roof, public works puts it out to bid. They have a budget of $2.75 million for repairs. They have not been able to use their shooting range because the building is always wet. His dream for the new station is a subterranean shooting range. They will be starting a campaign to eliminate incidents of vehicles rolling over children. It will involve the School Resources Officers, and he would like participation from the commission. Commissioner Sumja suggested that they make a presentation at senior centers. Commissioner Kaowi reported that he recently had the opportunity to go on a ride - along, and stayed for two watches. He also spent time in dispatch and the holding cell. The officer he spent time with who has been in the department for 25 years, informed that he was only the second commissioner he has had on a ride along. He suggested that the other commissioners also go on a ride along. In response to Vice Chair Morimoto's inquiry, Chief Mahuna reported that the Taser instructor portion has started. This will be a plus for all officers because it will reduce injury for both officers and suspects. • Commander's Meeting Minutes of May 15 and June 19, 2007: No discussion. Recess was called at 10:15 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:35 a.m. 10:35 A.M.: INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS STATEMENTS ON COMPLAINTS (open to the public) JOSEPH SOUZA (Complaint HPC 07 -38): Stated that his complaint against Officer Childers goes back to 1994 when he was a witness in an incident involving Childers. Vice Chair Morimoto reminded Mr. Souza that they are charged with investigating complaints within 60 -days of the incident.