2017-10-20 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Minutes October 20, 2017 Page 2 RUTH E. ROBISON gave testimony and handout regarding the difference between civil and criminal law with regards to immigrants. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • September 15, 2017, regular and executive sessions: Vice Chair Hendricks motioned to approve the minutes. Commissioner Buckman seconded, and it carried unanimously. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT ON DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES • Crime Report: Assistant Chief Tavares reported that up to September 30, they had 2,209 serious crimes. The Criminal Investigation Units investigated 369 of those cases. In September, they had 8,219 calls for service. No crime trends were identified throughout the island. Ka'u is still vigilant on their burglaries and is working with CIS and the Special Enforcement Unit. • Traffic Report: Assistant Chief Mitchell Kanehailua reported that as of October 12 FYTD, they had 318 traffic crashes and 6 fatalities. For the month of September, 4,912 citations were is issued: moving regulatory 3,456, seatbelt 319, child restraint 24, and speeding 1,113. No traffic trends were identified. They had a collision between an Ironman participant and a vehicle. They started out 3-4 months prior planning with Ironman officials and have a presence in the Ironman Command Center. They have a very cooperative relationship with Ironman and the other agencies involved where they can operate safety. • Personnel Report: Chief Ferreira reported having 12 sworn vacancies. The 86th recruit class will complete its academic portion in November. They currently have 4 recruits from the 85th class. Two will be given assignments on October 16. With retirements, they project 20 vacancies at the end of the year. • Finance Report: Chief Ferreira reported that they are supposed to be at 29% of their budget. Their overtime is at 50%, although that budget was decreased by 21 %. The majority of overtime is based on shortages due to sick leave and vacancies. He is prepared to go back to County to request more funds. For the upcoming budget, they are looking at a 3% budget reduction. They have dedicated commanders and officers who understand that the job has to get done. They have to go back to county and tell them they cannot make the cut. • Commendations of Sworn and Civilian Employees: Chair Morioka presented Chief Ferreira with a certificate for 35 years of service. Chief Ferreira reported receiving 15 commendations since the last meeting.