2016-06-17 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes June 17, 2016 Page 2 • 16-04: Council Member Greggor Ilagan requested a discussion on the Police Commission's Rule 9, Processing of Complaints. See "Statements from Public." • 16-05: Invitation to the Hawaii State Law Enforcement Conference September 7-9, 2016, hosted by the Kauai Police Department. No discussion. 16-06: Request for representation by Corporation Counsel for Officer Roberto Segobia in Civil No. 16-1-0159. Vice Chair Morioka motioned to approve representation by Corporation Counsel. Commissioner Gomes seconded, and it carried unanimously. Vice Chair Morioka motioned to accept and file all correspondence. Commissioner Hendricks seconded, and it carried unanimously. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT ON DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES Including, but not limited to: • Crime Report: Assistant Chief Tavares reported that up through May 31, 2016, they had 7,760 serious crimes. In a four-day period, they had eight burglaries in Puna, which is extremely high, but not a trend. Kona had a decrease in unauthorized entries of motor vehicles. Patrol and CPOs continue to share information, and they have increased police presence. Ag theft dollar value is categorized differently from property crime, and overall, property crime is greater. AC Kealoha stated that they have issues in Kona with theft of coffee and avocado. • Traffic Report: Assistant Chief Kealoha reported receiving 8,414 calls for service in May. Up to May, they had 16 traffic fatalities compared to 14 last year. This includes 7 DUI fatalities compared to 3 last year. In May, 5,051 citations were issues. Due to complaints of speeding in Hawaiian Paradise Park, they ran the stealth monitor. The average speed was up to 48 mph in the 35 mph zone during after work hours between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. They had complaints about speeding in Puako, and the stealth monitor showed the average speed to be below the speed limit. Personnel Report: Assistant Chief Kanehailua reported that they foresee a number of retirements toward the end of the year. Their current recruitment started with over 534 applicants, of which 518 met the minimum requirements, and 92 passed the written and agility tests. They are screening the 92 applicants for 20 positions. They hope to start the class at end or beginning of the year. Their current recruit class started with 19; they now have 17. They have reached out into the community to fill the school crossing guard positions, but it is difficult to fill because it is only for two hours a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. They conducted interviews for the 6 radio dispatcher vacancies. They hope to make a selection for the firearms registration clerk next week.