2017-02-17 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes February 17, 2017 Page 2 increase in robberies in Kona involving homeless individuals. Most robberies have been resolved by identifying the suspects. A bank robbery in Captain Cook was quickly resolved with help from the FBI. Auto thefts involved people driving from Hilo to Kona. CPOs and patrol are addressing this issue with a task force. A detective was assigned full-time to burglaries in Ocean View. Toyota trucks are high on their theft list. Traffic Report: AC Mitchell Kanehailua reported that up to February 6, they had 834 crashes, 24 fatalities, 12 DUI fatalities, and 682 DUI arrests. For the month of January, 5,284 citations were issued: 3,584 moving /regulatory, 404 seatbelt, 21 child restraint, and 1275 speeding. No trends were identified in either West or East. Fatalities in the Kona district are being addressed by increased enforcement efforts. The Chief's office is trying to get more public awareness with more press releases. Personnel Report: AC Marshall Kanehailua reported that the 85th recruit class has 11 members. With the recruits, they now have 12 vacancies. They are screening for the 86th recruit class. They are working on promotions for PO III, sergeants, lieutenants, and captain. They have 10 dispatcher vacancies and one for secretary to the Deputy Chief. Their Public Relations Specialist will retire at the end of the month. • Finance Report: They are transitioning to the Glock firearm. They will do a lease option, and with the buy-back program, will save $100,000. Finance Report: Cuts were made in overtime for this fiscal year's budget. They need to tighten up accidents on subsidized vehicles, and this is being addressed with disciplinary action. Insurance increased 100%. They need to look at repairs for their fleet program, but they do not have funding for repairs. They are looking at replacement or retiring these vehicles. There are a lot of things that need to be repaired at the stations. They look at every grant opportunity. They are looking for land in the Kea`au town area from the Humane Society to Kamehameha School for a new Puna station. • Commendations of Sworn and Civilian Employees: Chief Ferreira reported receiving six commendations involving 23 personnel since the last meeting. Other Departmental Activities: Chief Ferreira reported that their budget hearing will be held on April 12, 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Hilo. Public statements will be taken at the beginning of the meeting. They were told again to make additional cuts. Commissioner Gomes retired from the Reserve Program after 50 years of service in the Police Department. NEW BUSINESS • House Bill 682 and Senate Bill 520 that amends the composition of the county police commissions: Ms. Ho was asked to draft a letter to the Chairs of the Judiciary and