2011-06-24 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes June 24, 2011 Page 4 Commissioner Sumja moved that they put together a resolution in support of having Dr. Kimo Alameda provide more training for personnel of the Police Department. Commissioner Ignacio seconded, and it carried unanimously. ➢ Hearing Impaired Directive: Chief Kubojiri reported that they received a complaint about a hearing impaired person not being able to communicate with the officer both on the road and at the station. A directive was sent out to address this problem. ➢ APEC Conference: Chief Kubojiri reported that they have been invited to participate with security for the APEC Conference in Honolulu. ➢ Personnel: Chief Kubojiri reported that a recruit resigned this week. He realized that being a police officer was not for him, and that the standards and expectations were too high for him. They normally get about two resignations in each recruit class. The 79th recruit class graduation will be on July 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Nani Mau Gardens. A commanders meeting will be held just prior to that. Major Paul Kealoha will be promoted to Assistant Chief in Area II, replacing Assistant Chief Tavares, on July 18. Tavares will replace Assistant Chief Pacheco in Hilo. Promotions will create more personnel moves. Kona will have a 4th of July parade in which two officers who served in the Middle East will be Grand Marshalls. ➢ Nixie Service: At the last meeting, he reported that they will have to start paying for the Nixle service. They are working out the issues of competitive bids. ➢ HSLEOA Conference: The theme will be about the I Generation, and the agenda will be distributed once it is finalized. ➢ Gated Communities: Issues will be put in writing and forwarded to the Police Department. ➢ Portable Radios: A Councilperson in South Kona put out a resolution for more police portable radios. The Department of Homeland Security purchased 60 radios for them, and they have a sufficient number of radios. The problem is that the radios have to be brought back in to have the batteries refreshed. They told the councilperson that they do appreciate her concern for officer safety. The radios were tied to the budget process. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Sumja moved to meet in executive session to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawaii Police Department, to consider sensitive matters relating to public safety, and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92 -5 (a) (2) (4) (5) and the Hawaii County Charter Section 13 -20 (b). Commissioner Ono seconded, and it carried unanimously.