2010-03-12 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes March 12, 2010 Page 3 Assistant Chief Kanehailua reported that they have 13 civilian vacancies. An issue with filling the school crossing guard positions is that they only work two hours a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. They are continuously actively recruiting for these positions. Deputy Chief Ferreira stated that he would like to put the burden back on the Department of Education. Commissioner Ignacio wondered if they could do a letter to the schools and have them look internally to people who are already working at the school. • Finance: Assistant Chief Kanehailua stated that they are below their projections due to cuts in overtime. • Commendations: On behalf of Police Chief Kubojiri and the police department, Deputy Chief Ferreira thanked Commissioner Politano Steckel, Kaoiwi, and Morimoto for their years of service on the commission. He reported receiving seven commendations since the last meeting. He asked the commissioners for their help in publicizing police - public relations information in their districts such as in community newsletters and publications. • Other Departmental Activities: Deputy Chief Ferreira stated that the police department's budget hearing before the County Council will be on March 30 at 1:30. Regarding the recent cannabis raid that was in the newspaper, all search warrants were done by the DEA and other federal agencies. They only assisted and were not deputized. They did not violate the Lowest Enforcement ordinance. NEW BUSINESS Annual State of Hawaii Police Commissioners' Conference hosted by Hawaii County May 20 -21, 2010, at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott. Chair Whittemore encouraged all members to attend the conference. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Review of Revised Rules and Regulations —February 17, 2010 Version - Correspondence 2010 -02, input from Police Chief Kubojiri. Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that procedurally, somebody should make a motion to adopt the rules for discussion purposes only. When they are in discussion, they can make a motion to amend, which is independent from the main motion to adopt this. Commissioner Ignacio moved to adopt the proposed rules and regulations for discussion. Commissioner Sumja seconded. Discussion followed. Corporation Counsel stated that it is up to the entire commission to vote and decide what actually goes for public hearing. If there are any changes to this, they will need five affirmative votes to change it, and that is a secondary motion.