2011-10-21 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawai‘i Police Commission Regular Session Minutes October 21, 2011 Page 2 Correspondence No. 2011-14, request for representation by Corporation Counsel for Police Detective Brian Prudencio and other named defendants in Civil No. 10-1-0099. Vice Chair Victorine moved to accept Correspondence 2011-12, 13, and 14 and to have discussion in executive session. Commissioner Sumja seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Maui Police Commission Minutes of August 17, 2011. Honolulu Police Commission Minutes of July 20, August 3 and 17, and September 7, 2011. Vice Chair Victorine moved to accept the minutes of the Maui and Honolulu Police Commissions. Commissioner Ignacio seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CHIEF’S REPORT ON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Including: Crime: Assistant Chief Henry Tavares summarized the written report. Miscellaneous public assistance calls take a lot of their time. It might not be crime related, but it could prevent crime. Domestic related incidents are classified as a crime if someone is injured. They would expect crime to escalate during the holiday season, but looking at the statistics from previous years, there is no real spike during the holiday season. Traffic: Assistant Chief Paul Kealoha summarized the written report. Personnel (Including, but not limited to work and training assignments, promotions, reallocations, severance from service, automobile allowances, and appointments.): Assistant Chief Marshall Kanehailua reported that a number of officers will be promoted on November 16. A new recruitment for Police Officer I will start October 16 and close October 28. Written tests will be given in Hilo and Kona. They recently filled the account clerk position and are in the process of filling other vacancies. They lost their two evidence custodians in Kona. Assistant Chief Kanehailua reported on CALEA. They are in a self-assessment stage to meet required standards and compliance issues. He will provide the commission with the standards. They anticipate accreditation in 2012. Finance: Assistant Chief Kanehailua reported that they are meeting with all commanders to go over their budget.They are still below their budgeted expenditures. They will be presenting their draft to County Finance on November 1. Chair Mende expressed concern over funds not being available for maintenance. Commissioner Ignacio asked what happens when they hire officers with grants and