2011-03-21 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes March 21, 2011 Page 2 Correspondence 2011 -06, invitation from SHOPO to attend coffee hour meetings with County Council members, SHOPO representatives, and police officers of each district to exchange information, ideas, and concerns relating to law enforcement in their districts. Chair Mende reminded the commissioners that they do not make individual decisions, but could bring up issues to the entire commission. Corporation Counsel Ashida reiterated the same, and stated that in order to comply with the Sunshine Law, no more than two commissioners should be in attendance. Correspondence 2011 -07, from Police Chief Harry Kubojiri, informing that they will not request a position for a crime victim information position for the police department. Vice Chair Victorine moved to accept the correspondence as listed. Commissioner Ignacio seconded, and it carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS • Budget and Finance (Mende, Ono): No report. • Office Management (Mende): No report. • Rules and Policies (Sumja, Victorine): No report. • Public Relations (Ignacio, Pe`a- Ferrari): No report. CHIEF'S REPORT Including: • Crime: Major Randy Apele summarized the written report. Public Works has completed repairs on Ali'i Drive, and the road is now open. • Traffic: Major Samuel Thomas summarized the written report. In response to Commissioner Ignacio's inquiry, he stated that the downtown security cameras are monitored by the South Hilo patrol desk. The desk officer checks it daily, but because of their workload, it is not monitored continuously. • Personnel (Including, but not limited to work and training assignments, promotions, reallocations, severance from service, automobile allowances, and appointments.) Major Paul Kealoha stated that there are no sworn vacancies. One person resigned from the recruit class of 25. They normally lose an average of two in a class of 20. • Finance: Major Kealoha summarized the written report. Commissioner Ignacio stated that she is impressed with how they are keeping within their budget. • Commendations: Deputy Chief Ferreira reported that Chief Kubojiri is attending a CALEA conference. Regarding the one recruit resignation, they did account for the possible loss by hiring more people.