2008-11-20 Police Commission Minutes (chief)

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes Testimonies on Chief Candidates November 20, 2008 Page 2 the ability to bring his officers in and build confidence and trust in the community. She urged the commission to support him. PAT RICE stated that she has been an educator in Waimea for 33 years. She came because of the commitment she saw in Chad. She would often call on him with problems that arose in the school. What stood out and continued to stand out is the way he spoke to youngsters. They were not afraid to speak with Chad and he gave good counsel. That's what she looks for in a police chief. The commitment to the people and their families is what Chad is all about. BILL SANBORD stated that he is the chair of the North Hawaii Safety Community which is in limbo right now. He met both candidates. He is interested in the community relations. He has to take a position with Chad because he was an exception. He had outreach and he was willing to listen. He doesn't sit behind his desk. He gets out there. There needs to be good community relationship. You need to be available. Both of them are well - qualified to be police chief, but in this situation they need someone who interacts. JAMES. MCCABE stated that he has been with the California police department of 40 years. The assistant chief wrote him a letter and explained the problem in Waikoloa. He was really terrific, and wants to compliment him on that. His main concern is Officer Chad Fukui. He sat outside of the department and had lunch together. They had exchanges with what they do in California. There they work with the community. Every time something happened, like robberies, they brought it back to the police station. They have to work together as a team. Now, being 70 years old, he is still working as a volunteer in the police department. He would pick Chad as the next police chief. LLEWELLYN FUKUI stated that Chad is his brother. Everything said is the same for him. His parents were their role models. They taught them a lot, to set goals and high standards. They taught them how to listen. With listening comes understanding and wisdom. He has had the opportunity to see how his brother works. The thing that stands out is the trust he's had with everything, not only his subordinates, the public, arrestees. He always treated everyone with fairness. He has wealth of knowledge. In talking with Chad, he knew he wasn't finished. RON DELA CRUZ stated that he belongs to many community organizations. He has known both candidates. However, in working with Captain Fukui in crime prevention, he has been outstanding. When they had concerns and brought it to him, he listened. He puts his support to Chad Fukui. Will represent Hawaii Island very well. DEVAKI KLARE stated that she knows nothing about the two men who were selected to be police chief. Thirty -five thousand people voted for ballot question one, and they want this obeyed. Are they going to protect the people, or are they going to arrest the people? She is a cannabis user. The police arrested her. They were very ugly. The officer who arrested them is being investigated for violating their rights. A lot of kids have used drugs. Many of them have. Why punish them for using an herb. They want the chief to follow the law of