2018-10-19 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Minutes of October 19, 2018 Page 3 Assistant Chief Marshall Kanehailua stated that no one will apply for the position that pays less than what they are making. For those within the department, this could be a $25,000 cut in pay. For the Police and Fire Departments, they should not have it tied to salaries of other department heads in the county. The salary of the Police Chief and Deputy Chief should follow the SHOPO contract. Following discussion, Vice Chair De Luz motioned to recommend that the salary of the Police Chief and Deputy Chief be 10% and 5% respectively, over the highest paid subordinate in the Police Department, and that it follows bargaining unit increases. Commissioner Carlson seconded, and it carried unanimously. Vice Chair De Luz stated that the commission wants to encourage and reward the two people in the top two positions of the department. They don't want pay to be an issue. Commissioner Carlson stated that it is the right thing to do, for recruitment, and fairness. It goes beyond recruitment and for officers who step up. Commissioner Buckman stated that he attended a Salary Commission meeting where they recommended 10% and 5%. A copy of the commission's letter to the Salary Commission will go to the County Council. CHAIR'S REPORT ON OTHER COMMISSION ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS • Submittal of Police Commission's Annual Report: Chair Hendricks reported that this will be submitted to the Mayor. He will also submit a letter for inclusion into the Police Department's Annual Report. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Carlson motioned to meet in executive session to consider charges against officers or employees of the Hawaii Police Department and to work on the semi-annual evaluation of the police chief 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). Vice Chair De Luz seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 9:50 a.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Request for representation by Corporation Counsel in CV No. 18-1-109K. Vice Chair De Luz motioned that they accept the recommendation of Corporation Counsel and approve the request for representation. Commissioner Pasco seconded, and it carried unanimously Consideration and Investigation of Complaints ✓ HPC 18-15: Complainant alleged that when officers responded to a call from hospital staff, the officers acted in an overbearing manner. He also alleged that an officer refused to initiate an assault complaint against a nurse who inserted an IV into his arm that caused pain. Commissioner Buckman motioned to refer the complaint to the Chief for customer service and procedural concerns. Commissioner Carlson seconded, and it carried unanimously.