HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0193.016 2006-2008 N<Y Nye Pudding Lassiter, Chair
Harry Kim v?~'~ Melvin S. Morimoto, Vice Chair
Llayoi ~ - Louis Kaoiwi, Member
Karolyn P. Lundkvist, Member
' Betsy Mitchell, Member
•i'•.. Kaloa R. N. Robinson, Membcr
~T• °f Anita Politano Steckeh Member
Michael Sumj a. Membcr
COLLOt~' Of II8W81°1 Thomas P. Whittemore, Memhcr
POLICE COMMISSION
Hilo Lagoon Centre
101 Aupuni Street, Suite 313 Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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Phone: (808) 961-8412 Fax: (808) 961-8563
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March 23, 2007 C ' -
Honorable Pete Hoffmann and Members of the
Hawaii County Council
County of Hawaii
333 Kilauea Ave., 2"' Floor v
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chairman Hoffmann and Council Members:
RE: Bi1160
Operating Budget for County of Hawaf i, FY 2007-08
The Hawaii Police Commission submits this letter in strong support of the budget submitted by
Police Chief Lawrence Mahuna and the Hawaii Police Department.
The Commission's Budget and Finance Committee comprised of Commissioners Thomas
Whittemore and Louis Kaoiwi were tasked with reviewing the budget, meeting with Police
administrative and fiscal personnel, and assessing whether the budget correctly reflected the most
current needs of our Police Department.
The Commission is happy to report that the budget as submitted represents both the vision and
mission of our Police Department. Notable increases include additional monies appropriated for
increased microwave radio maintenance and connectivity expenses for mobile laptop computer units.
These expenses are necessary and relatively minimal in relation to the projected benefit of increased
efficiency with respect to police field operations. The additional positions proposed are also minimal
but necessary in order to maintain the high level of service provided by our Police Department.
The Commission also wholeheartedly supports the Police Department's CIP budget, and
recognizes the need for facilities improvement and technological upgrades found therein.
The Hawaii Police Commission strongly urges the Hawaii County Council to adopt the Hawaii
Police Department operating budget as is. The present proposed budget, reflecting just minimal
growth, is necessary for our Police Department to continue adequately servicing our community.
Very truly yours,
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PUDDING LASSITER
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