2026-05-15 Police Commission Regular Minutes (draft)

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes May 15, 2026 Page 4 • Finance: Assistant Chief Shopay reported that the County's transition to a new payroll system has limited their access to detailed budget information that they have relied on for reports. As of April 30, 2026, the target expenditure percentage was 89.83%, with actual expenditures at 91.95%. Regular salaries & wages were at 81.63%, overtime salaries & wages at 244.97%, and miscellaneous salaries & wages at 546.31%. Of the approximately $90 million budget, 89% has been spent or obligated, with a balance of approximately $34 million. The reversal of a double charge of salary and wages for November 2025 has not been posted and there is no ETA. Commissioner Urban-Smith requested clarification on the merging of the questions which will void out the second application completely. Assistant Chief Shopay responded that all the questions will be given at one time so when applicants are referred to the Police Department, the background checks can be done faster. Commissioner Salavea asked when the pilot for the school crossing guards will be completed so they can understand how the new application process works. Per Assistant Chief Shopay, that period is dependent on how many applicants there are when the recruitment closes. They will have a good idea of how it works in the next few months. • Other Activities: Chief Mahuna reported that the five-year plan is ahead of schedule. It is out for employees to review and provide feedback. The May budget has been received and will be sent to the Commission for review. Chief provided an update on various departmental activities, including new police SUVs and trucks which were distributed across all districts, test & evaluation of new external ballistic vests, participation in Career Days, HI-PAL events, Autism Walk, sign waving events, kupuna watch meetings, Merrie Monarch Parade, recognition of dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, community meetings, Troy Barboza Torch Run, Denim Day, DARE Day, and honoring officers who made the ultimate sacrifice during National Police Week. • Commendations and Awards: Chief Mahuna reported on several recent recognitions, including Captain Stevens graduating from the FBI National Academy, Captain Buyten graduating from the Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command, Administrative Employee of the Year award presented to Winnie Cabral, Senior Commander Promotions, Haweo Award presented to Officer Christopher Barto, Kau Officer of the Quarter award presented to Officer Jake Villa, Aloha Exchange Club Officer of the Month awards presented to Officers Calvin Furtado, Josiah Loving, Victor McLellan, and Jared-Taylor Makaweo-Quihano, and Kona Crime Prevention Committee Officer of the Month awards presented to Officer Christopher Kim and Officer Eli Cayetano. Ten commendations involving fifteen personnel were received since the last Commission meeting in recognition of outstanding services.