2010-01-15 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session minutes January 15, 2010 Page 3 • Commendations: Deputy Chief Ferreira reported having nine commendations since the last meeting. Part of the Chief's goals is promoting the good that officers do on the streets. He asked the commissioners to get the word out in their communities about the commendations. Other Departmental Activities: Deputy Chief Ferreira stated that they have taken measures to cut costs such as curtailing unnecessary overtime and turning off air conditioning and power sources. The Mayor has a CIP work group that prioritizes the annual submittals. Chair Whittemore stated that the 2010 meeting schedule will be revised. NEW BUSINESS Correspondence 2010 -01, from Police Chief Harry Kubojiri, Police Department's Goals for 2010: Commissioner Behenna stated that the goals are not quantifiable for the Chief's annual evaluation. He did not see any comment about community policing and wants to know if it has been accomplished. Chair Whittemore was concerned about setting goals that were too rigid for the budget. Commissioner Sumja stated that having older officers mentor younger officers does not cost money. Commissioner Behenna stated that in wanting to be quantitative, it would be fair to ask the Chief how they could tell if it has been accomplished. Goals are planning tools. It says what you want to accomplish during the year. Commissioner Behenna moved that they thank the Chief for his efforts in putting the goals together and to ask him to review and revise it with goals that would have quantifiable results and to have it ready for the next meeting. Commissioner Politano Steckel seconded, and it carried unanimously. STATEMENTS ON COMPLAINTS — None. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Commissioner Sumja moved to meet in executive session to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawai'i County Police Department where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved, to conduct an annual evaluation of Police Chief Harry Kubojiri, and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92 -5 (2) (4) and Hawai'i County Charter Section 13 -20 (b). Commissioner Behenna seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:30 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 10:50 a.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • HPC 09 -47: Complainant Marvin Pescador requested a reconsideration of the Police Commission's decision that there was insufficient evidence to prove the allegations that a police officer lacked jurisdiction to issue citations. No motion was made to reconsider the complaint. The commission's decision stands.