2018-05-18 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes May 18, 2018 Page 3 assist with evacuation and patrol. They are a supplement for the police department. Police officers answer to the police department. The National Guard responds to their commander. At the EOC (Emergency Operations Center), each agency has their own table, and they are able to communicate directly with each other. Commissioner Carlson asked how they would make up for the budget shortfall if this event continues. Chief Ferreira stated that they could go to the county to adjust their overtime budget. The county could look to FEMA for reimbursement. Reimbursements would go to the county's general fund. Emergency funding will come from the County Council. The Legislature is looking at a special session to address this. Hilo and Puna Patrols are working 12 hours on, 12 hours off. They will maintain this schedule for as long as needed. The dynamics of this eruption is different from Kalapana which they watched come down the hill. In this case, they are dealing with the actual lava itself, the SO2 gases, the ground cracking; it's constantly changing. The role of the National Guard is support, not law enforcement. • Commendations of Sworn and Civilian Employees: Chief Ferreira reported receiving four commendations since the last meeting. • Other Department Activities: Chief Ferreira reported that the 87th recruit class of 17 members will have its graduation ceremonies on August 15. Councilman Richardson has recommended an increase in police salaries and wages. Management staff gets an increase whenever SHOPO gets an increase. The Chief and Deputy get an increase only from the Salary Commission. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed session.) Commissioner Hu motioned to meet in executive session to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawai'l Police Department where matters affecting privacy will be involved, 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 9:50 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 11:02 a.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS Investigation of Complaint HPC 18-10: Complainant alleged that during an investigation, officers questioned her at work which made her feel humiliated and defamed. Commissioner Carlson motioned to refer the complaint to the Chief for further investigation and also for customer service, procedural, and operational concerns. Commissioner Hu seconded, and it carried unanimously.