2011-10-21 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawai‘i Police Commission Regular Session Minutes October 21, 2011 Page 3 the money runs out. Assistant Chief Kanehailua stated that the funds have to be approved by the Council and then the Mayor. Deputy Chief Ferreira will speak about this. Commendations: Deputy Chief Paul Ferreira reported receiving eleven commendations since the last meeting. Other Departmental Activities: Deputy Chief Ferreira reported that Chief Kubojiri is attending an International Conference of Police Chiefs in Chicago. Deputy Chief Ferreira reported that their budget is sent to the County Finance Budget Office. In January they will meet with the Budget Office. Police commissioners have sat in on the meeting.They have a separate account for fleet maintenance, but they do not have enough money budgeted to maintain the fleet. As the vehicles get older, they need more maintenance. Deputy Chief Ferreira reported that in 2011 they were granted six vacant positions. For past grants, the county would fund 25% and the federal government would fund 75%. The funds are only for three years, and the county has to guarantee that they will have funds one year after that. They will look at attrition, etc., in order to keep the positions. Deputy Chief Ferreira reported that Captain O’Connor has been promoted to Major of Kona Operations. Captain Kawamoto will replace him and will be transferred to Hilo in the Criminal Intelligence Unit/Internal Affairs. Deputy Ferreira reported that they have had discussions in the past with the people who are developing the firing range. The county would be the one to assume the liability. If they develop their own range, they wouldn’t have any scheduling and liability issues with the public. They would love to explore what is out there. Commissioner Victorine stated that the liability factor is really strong. If they have control of the site and someone wanders on the site and gets hurt, the liability is great. If they have an enclosed area, that eliminates the liability. NEW BUSINESS Discussion on forming an investigative committee for the purpose of reviewing the Police Department’s Vision/Mission Plan. Chair Mende stated that previously, they discussed the formation of a committee to investigate how they could support the police department’s vision/mission plan. He asked if anyone wanted to chair the committee. Commissioner Ono volunteered to chair the committee. Deputy Corporation Counsel Lugo stated that they could have less than a quorum on the committee. Commissioners Horner, Sumja, and Ignacio volunteered to be on the committee.