2017-12-15 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes December 15, 2017 Page 3 Traffic Report: Assistant Chief Mitchell Kanehailua reported that he will be moving to Area I when AC Tavares retires. He reported that fiscal year to date, they had 541 traffic crashes, 10 traffic fatalities, 4 DUI fatalities, and 488 DUI arrests. In November, 5,007 citations were issued: 3,412 moving/regulatory, 381 seatbelt, 43 child restraint, and 1,171 for speeding. There were no traffic trends. Personnel Report: Assistant Chief Marshall Kanehailua reported that Assistant Chief Tavares was his Field Training Officer. He followed him throughout his career. Major Apele will also be retiring at the end of the year. There will be more retirements in the beginning of the year. He talked about the difficulties with recruitment. They currently have 35 sworn and 22 civilian vacancies. Commissioner Pasco asked for information that she could use to steer her high school students in the direction of the police department. Vice Chair Hendricks asked if they could give a presentation on the recruitment process. Finance Report, including FY 2018-19 Proposed Police Department Budget: Assistant Chief Marshall Kanehailua reported that their FY 2018-19 budget was submitted and given to the commission. The Glock transition is going fine. There was no discussion on the proposed budget. Commendations of Sworn and Civilian Employees: Chief Ferreira reported that they will have a big void at the end of the year with retiring of AC Tavares and Major Apele. They will be recognized by the Hilo Exchange Club at the end of this month. Since the last commission meeting, they received six commendations involving six personnel. Chief presented a certificate of appreciation to Chair Morioka for his service on the commission. Other Departmental Activities: Regarding recruitment, Chief Ferreira stated that teenagers need to understand that what they do in high school can affect them for eligibility in law enforcement. If someone buys or sells drugs, they will have a lifetime ban in law enforcement. Recess was called at 9:56 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:13 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Carlson 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, review the Police Chief's Program of Work as it relates to his annual evaluation, 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). Vice Chair Hendricks seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:15 a.m. Open session reconvened at 11:08 a.m.