2017-08-11 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes August 11, 2017 Page 2 Detective/Sergeant list was extended. Lieutenant vacancies will be filled by promotions. They recently conducted realistic job interviews for 19 dispatchers, but none submitted an application. All City Management Services expressed interest in providing school crossing guards. Finance: Assistant Chief Marshall Kanehailua reported that they are one month into the fiscal year, and they're already over budget, and no disasters have happened. Their budget was cut, and this was expected. Additionally, the new budget did not account for salary increases. They got approval to transition to the Glock and will be receiving 250 guns, probably at the end of this month. They have a 6 -month deadline to send the guns back for the buyback program, or they will have to pay significantly more. Crime Report: Assistant Chief Tavares reported that up to July 31, there were 735 serious crimes, 114 of which were investigated by the Criminal Investigation Units. In July, they received 7,987 calls for service. In Area II, burglaries in Ka'u were mostly in Ocean View and remained constant. Kona had an increase in auto thefts which are being addressed by Patrol. Area I auto thefts in Hilo and Puna are at concerning levels. Eleven people were arrested for auto thefts across the island; nine are still incarcerated. Commission De Luz commended the police department for their leadership in addressing the auto thefts, especially with their special task force. • Traffic Report: Assistant Chief Mitchell Kanehailua reported that in July, they had 88 traffic crashes, 1 fatality, and 103 DUI arrests. 4,632 citations were issued: 2,925 moving/regulatory, 434 seatbelt, 33 child restraint, 1,240 speeding. 61 cell phone citations were issued. They are trying to curb distracted driving. • Commendations of Sworn and Civilian Employees: Deputy Chief Bugado reported receiving 10 commendations involving 26 personnel since the last meeting. Other Departmental Activities: Deputy Chief Bugado reported that the Chief is still contemplating combining the North Hilo and Hamakua Districts. North Hilo does not have 24/7 supervision, and the Hamakua commander made this proposal. It was presented to the North Hilo community and was met with mixed results. North Hilo officers would report to Hamakua for work. They do not intend on closing the North Hilo station. Vice Chair Hendricks reported that before this meeting, Special Olympics presented their Olympic Torch to Officer Paul Mangus for his work with Special Olympics.