2017-11-17 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes November 17, 2017 Page 2 but had an increase in breaking into vehicles. In October, they had 8,701 calls for service, 2,698 for criminal/traffic and 6,003 miscellaneous public assistance. • Traffic Report: Assistant Chief Mitchell Kanehailua reported that fiscal year-to-date, they had 446 traffic crashes, 8 traffic fatalities, 4 DUI fatalities, and 394 DUI arrests. No trends were identified. In October, 5,132 citations were issued: 3,401 moving/regulatory, 380 seat belt, 30 child restraint, and 1,321 speeding. • Personnel Report: Assistant Chief Marshall Kanehailua reported that next month they expect a lot of retirements, probably adding another 12 to the vacancy count. They are looking at about 8 ranking officers to retire. Today's newspaper reported that SHOPO signed a new contract. The pay raises are not helping to retain people. • Finance Report: Assistant Chief Marshall Kanehailua reported that they submitted the first draft of their budget with a 3% reduction. The numbers have to be adjusted with the new union agreement. The budget is not tracking well. • Commendations of Sworn and Civilian Employees: Deputy Chief Bugado reported receiving 7 commendations involving 14 personnel. • Other Departmental Activities: Deputy Chief Bugado gave a brief report on CALEA. He stated that compliance checks are part of the accreditation process. Every district must submit compliance reports. They constantly do analyses and reports. Certification is money well spent. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public.) 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 Carlson seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 9:36 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 9:50 a.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS Correspondence 17-07: Request for legal counsel in CIV 17-00026 KSC. Commissioner Carlson motioned that the named officers acted within the course and scope of their employment, and that they be afforded the benefits of legal representation. Commissioner Paiva seconded, and it carried unanimously.