2009-12-18 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission December 18, 2009 Page 3 Chair Whittemore inquired on whether they could get revenues from citations. Chief Kubojiri stated that it is his understanding that the monies stay in the Judiciary. Their goal is to have voluntary compliance from people who use our roadways. Commissioner Sumja told the Chief that he missed an excellent commander's meeting in Kohala. Chief Kubojiri reported that he attended a state -wide police chiefs' meeting in Honolulu. They covered labor- management issues. How each county addresses similar problems in different ways has become problematic. Chief Kubojiri reported that the cell phone ban while driving will become effective in January. Enforcement will be visual. Police personnel will be allowed to use it, but they want their officers to follow the ordinance. He did not read anything in the ordinance about the engine having to be turned off when pulled over to use the phone. Chief Kubojiri reported that Civil Defense has been tasked by Mayor Kenoi to become compliant with the communications tower. They have several grants for radio over IP which should bring them into compliance, but it's going to be a building block. Chair Whittemore stated that he has seen many drivers going through red lights. He asked about cameras at intersections Chief Kubojiri stated that the technology is there, and Honolulu did it, but he doesn't know where it stands now. Chair Whittemore suggested that he discuss it with the other Chiefs. Commissioner Politano stated that when she goes off the commission, there will be only one woman on commission. They need balance, and she wants another woman on the commission. NEW BUSINESS • Selection of Chair and Vice Chair of the Police Commission for 2010. Commissioner Politano nominated Tom Whittemore as Chair and Donn Mende as Vice Chair. Commissioner Morimoto seconded the motion. Discussion: Vice Chair Kaoiwi stated that it is a good idea to have a Chair from West Hawaii and Vice Chair from East Hawaii. It's good representation from both sides of the island. The motion carried unanimously. • Review of Police Commission's 2010 Meeting Schedule Commissioner Sumja stated that because of furlough Fridays, the schedule for February, March, and April will conflict with another board that he is on. He asked if the dates could be changed. Ms. Pelayo will work on the change. Chair Whittemore stated that he would like to meet in executive session with Chief Kubojiri to go over his goals and objections which they will evaluate him on.