2012-02-17 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission ‘ Regular Session Minutes February 17, 2012 Page 2 CHIEF’S REPORT ON DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Including: Crime: Assistant Chief Tavares briefly summarized the written report. Traffic: Assistant Chief Kealoha briefly summarized the written report. Commissioner Ignacio stated that people have complained to her about construction speed limit signs not being removed after the road construction is completed, and police have been issuing citations. They need to work with the road department to take down the reduced speed limit signs when construction is completed. The police department is getting a bad rap on this. Assistant Chief Kealoha stated that the road is still considered under construction until the construction project is approved as completed. Commissioner Sumja stated that the speed limit has to be adhered to until the sign is removed. Personnel (Including, but not limited to work and training assignments, promotions, reallocations, severance from service, automobile allowances, and appointments.) Assistant Chief Kanehailua reported having 20 sworn vacancies. They are in the recruitment process. One hundred fifty-five applicants passed the agility test and are being transitioned into the personal history questionnaire. The lieutenant’s exam will be given in March, and the sergeant’s exam will follow. The County Council accepted their new six positions from the training pool. They just finished interviews for the six dispatcher vacancies.Chair Ono stated that the dispatcher positions are very, very difficult. The commission never has complaints against dispatchers. AC Kanehailua stated that they are doing realistic job interview for dispatchers. It’s almost like a “scared straight” interview. Some already said the job was not for them. Regarding CALEA, they are at 100% for proofs. Mock assessments are scheduled for March. They are looking at full accreditation in July. It is a lot of hard work for everyone. They will wait for CALEA’s review and have them tell them what they need to do next. The training model is almost complete. Officers are attending customer service training. It costs approximately $169 each person, much more than Dr. Alameda’s total cost for the entire department. Chair Ono stated that at the last meeting Commissioner Horner gave suggestions for trainers, including him. AC Kanehailua stated that he will follow-up with Commissioner Horner. Finance: Assistant Chief Kanehailua stated that they are tracking below their budget. Their budget for 2012-13 is being reviewed by County Finance. Commissioner Ignacio thanked them for keeping under budget.AC Kanehailua gave kudos to the commanders.