2017-05-19 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes May 19, 2017 Page 3 They are holding off on their records management system CAD upgrade which is similar to Kauai PD. Kauai has had some problems, and so they want Kauai to iron out their problems before they move on with their upgrade. They were advised by County Finance to go through a 5 -year lease program for their firearms replacement program. Now, the procurement office is questioning why lease and not buy. It wasn't their decision. All they want is the guns, and they need the guns. Their current Taser CEW (conducted electrical weapon) was discontinued, and they are transitioning to the newer model. With regards to body cameras, they would need a whole new IT staff to manage software and storage which would be very expensive. Commendations of Employees: Deputy Chief Bugado reported that they received 9 commendations involving 14 personnel since the last commission meeting. Other Departmental Activities, including Five -Year Vision Plan 2017-2022: Deputy Chief Bugado reported that the 85th recruit class graduation will be held on June 15. Police week started this Monday with a ceremony in Hilo and then another ceremony in Kona the next day. Station tours were conducted. The 5 -Year Vison Plan included increases in facilities, although with the current budget situation, it would be difficult to achieve. Vice Chair Hendricks stated that their staff did a very good job at putting together the 5 -year plan. Vice Chair Hendricks stated that he and Commissioner Carlson are working on the Chief's Program of Work. NEW BUSINESS Review of the Police Commission's Rules and Regulations for possible revisions: Chair Morioka reported that they have been looking at the commission's rules and possible revisions. Ms. Hall asked them to submit changes to Ms. Pelayo who would then send them to her for review, or they could form a committee to work on changes and bring back the information to the commission. It was decided that Ms. Pelayo would send the commissioners the rules of all the other commission's in the state for them to compare. Recommendations will be sent to Ms. Pelayo by July 31 for discussion at their August meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Vice Chair Hendricks motioned to meet in executive session to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawaii Police Department, to consider sensitive matters relating to public safety, and may consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92-5 (a) (2) (4) (6) and the Hawaii County Charter Section 13-20 (b). Commissioner Paiva seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:18 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 11:12 a.m.