2012-10-12 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawai‘i Police Commission Regular Session Minutes October 12, 2012 Page 4 background check is very extensive. They check with neighbors, friends, family, workers, co-workers, spouses, ex-spouses, and employers. They look at any little clue that may raise flags later. Commendations of sworn and civilian employees. Chief Kubojiri reported receiving 12 commendations since the last meeting. Other departmental activities including those related to administration and operations. Chief Kubojiri reported that he and Deputy Chief Ferreira attended the annual International Association of Police Chiefs in San Diego. There were a lot of different training sessions, and approximately 17,000 people attended. Subject matters ranged from personnel issues to crime trends. They had sessions on officer’s attitude and contact with the public, so this is a concern around the world. They attended a lecture on transparency and how it is helping police departments. However, there are still thousands of police departments who don’t have that transparency and don’t work with the media. It was a very good conference. On Thursday, they will have another community meeting in South Kona in the Konawaena cafeteria. They will be giving an update on the burglary situation. Prosecutor Charlene Iboshi will be there to give a status report. Chair Ono asked if they would be addressing the issue of the police returning phone calls. AC Kealoha stated that they are prepared to cover that. Chief Kubojiri reported that the governor is putting together a committee to look at and implement a program to notify victims when the defendant is to be released. Chief Kubojiri stated that for recruit applications, the background checks are intensive. They do psychological and polygraph exams. Chief Kubojiri stated that regarding returning phone calls, staff is still working on a policy. It is about 99% completed. AC Kanehailua reported that they are working with Commissioners Schutte and Horner on the Aloha Training. They will start with the commanders first to get dialog and input. Vice Chair Ignacio stated she heard Mayor Kenoi say that he has gotten a lot of positive feedback regarding the commander’s meetings in each district. Vice Chair Ignacio inquired about the child porn case that was in the news recently. Chief Kubojiri stated that the FBI has a unit that monitors child pornography over the internet. They have one in Honolulu. A lot of times someone reports something and it tips them off. They have had cases where members of the community complained about suspicious behavior. These people prey on children, and they need help. Recess was called at 9:55 a.m. The meeting reconvene10:04 a.m.