2010-07-23 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes July 23, 2010 Page 2 will be one of the speakers. Chair Whittemore and Commissioner Victorine expressed interest in attending. • Honolulu Police Commission Minutes of May 5, 2010. • Maui Police Commission Minutes of May 19, 2010. Commissioner Sumja moved to accept the Honolulu and Maui Police Commission Minutes. Commissioner Ignacio seconded, and it carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS • Budget and Finance (Mende): No report. • Office Management (Whittemore): No report. • Rules and Policies ( Sumja): No report. Commissioner Ignacio suggested that Chair Whittemore send a letter to the County Council, County Departments, committees, and boards to inform them that that the Police Commission has revised its rules and that it can be accessed through the Police Commission's website. • Public Relations (Ignacio): No report. CHIEF'S REPORT Including: • Crime: AC Tavares summarized the written report. He reported on a carjacking by three teenagers. They are following up on leads on the destruction of a papaya field in Kapoho. Chief Kubojiri stated that they received a lot of information and tips that went from eco- terrorism to competition to insurance. They are working with the Honolulu Police Department because Oahu had a similar incident on a smaller scale. Chair Whittemore expressed concern over the rise in thefts. Chief Kubojiri stated that they apprehended some people who were responsible and expect the numbers to go down. • Traffic: AC Tavares summarized the written report. Commissioner Ignacio suggested that they add legends to explain the report, i.e., casualty. Commissioner Ono pointed out that the average person defines casualty as death. • Personnel: Deputy Chief Ferreira reported having 14 sworn and 14 civilian vacancies. A recruit class of 13 is in session. The recruits will hit the road sometime in December - January. They have a good balance of people from island -wide locations. • Finance: The budget for fiscal year 2010 -11 was distributed and reviewed. Deputy Chief Ferreira summarized the written report. They are now in a new fiscal year. • Commendations: Commissioner Ignacio commended AC Kanehailua for representing the police department well at the ad hoc committee meeting for cannabis grievances. Chief Kubojiri reported receiving 11 commendations since the last meeting.