2013-10-18 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawai‘i Police Commission Regular Session Minutes October 18, 2013 Page 2 POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT ON DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES Including, but not limited to: Crime report by area, category, and trends. Assistant Chief Tavares reported that up through September 30, 2013, there were 2,253 serious crimes, of which 575 were investigated by the Criminal Investigation units. For the month of September, they had 7,584 calls for service. Traffic report by area, category, and trends. Assistant Chief Kealoha reported having five traffic fatalities in September. They continue with enforcement in troubled intersections such as the Pahoa Village intersection at Highway 11. They continue with enforcement on the new Saddle Road and have had a few DUI stops. Personnel report on vacancies, recruitment, training, promotions, reallocations, severance from service, and work assignments. Deputy Chief Ferreira reported that they received approval for ten new sworn positions, five in Puna and five in Ka’u. They have two intergovernmental transfers. They have a couple vacant clerk positions. A class is being held for six new dispatchers. Finance report of budget and expenditures. Deputy Chief Ferreira reported that expenditures are on track. Work on the next fiscal year’s budget has started. They were told by County Finance to prepare a status quo budget, except for utilities. They have asked the captains for input and proposals, primarily for facility maintenance. County Finance is working on the raises for SHOPO. Commendations of sworn and civilian employees. Deputy Chief Ferreira reported receiving nine commendations since the last meeting involving 51 personnel. Other departmental activities. Deputy Chief Ferreira reported that they completed the last Aloha Training Class. They can put on another class if they need to. Assistant Chief Tavares explained the stealth monitor which was discussed at the previous meeting. It is a radar computer mounted on a post. It registers the number of cars and speed for a 24-hour period. It shows the time of day speeders travel, and so they can put their resources out at that time. AC Tavares further reported that they are using excessive driving grants for officers to work after their shift. The Traffic Enforcement Unit does a lot of enforcement on Saddle Road.