2011-01-28 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes January 28, 2011 Page 2 rule that the police play that is a part of the economics of this place. The visitor bureau is an extension of them. How a visitor is treated by an officer has a lot being said on the electronic media and does impact whether people come here. He asked the commission to see if the Mayor will spend a little more money for training. The feeling is that the police are there, and there is a fear factor. His mission at this meeting is to see that some things are handled a little more delicately. The role of the police department is also a part of our visitor industry. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Sumja moved to approve the minutes of December 22, 2010, regular and executive sessions. Commissioner Ono seconded, and it carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Vice Chair Victorine moved to accept the communications as listed. Commissioner Whittemore seconded, and it carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS • Budget and Finance (Mende, Ono): No report. • Office Management (Whittemore): Commissioner Whittemore reported that Ms. Pelayo's annual evaluation is due, and if anyone wants to offer input, to give it to Chair Mende • Rules and Policies ( Sumja, Victorine): No Report. • Public Relations (Ignacio, Pe`a- Ferrari): No report. CHIEF'S REPORT Including: • Crime: Assistant Chief Tavares summarized the written report. • Traffic: Assistant Chief Tavares summarized the written report. DUI checkpoints were conducted throughout the holiday season and most were funded by grants. Cows do get hit on the roadways, but more often it's donkeys in the Waikoloa area. There is signage telling people to be aware. • Personnel (Including, but not limited to work and training assignments, promotions, reallocations, severance from service, automobile allowances, and appointments.): Major Paul Kealoha reported that as of January 2011, they had 26 sworn and 9 civilian vacancies. On February 1, they will start a new recruit class with 25 members. • Finance: Major Kealoha stated that salaries and wages are under budget. • Commendations: Chief Kubojiri reported receiving 17 commendations involving 34 personnel since the last meeting.