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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 187 Draft 01 2008-2010COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION NO. ~-8~ 09 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS (OHA), PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A TRAINING GRANT FOR THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is providing a grant to train and educate patrol officers of the Hawaii County Police Department in the areas of cultural awareness, crisis intervention, homelessness, and mental illness; and WHEREAS, the goal is to increase awareness and provide knowledge and skills for police officers when interacting with at-risk individuals, particularly those who may be suffering from mental illness; and WHEREAS, the funds will be used for the bicycle patrol program as it will enable the officers to respond appropriately to a crisis, to assist with access to mental health services, and to reduce the number of arrests; and WHEREAS, the funds will also be used for bicycle safety training for the officers and for equipment and maintenance expenses; and WHEREAS, the bicycle patrol area will service the Hilo and Ke`aukaha area as these areas have a large population of Native Hawaiian youths and adults; and WHEREAS, the Hawaii County Police Department would like more individuals to feel comfortable in accessing help and assistance through the bicycle program; and WHEREAS, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 46-7, requires that county departments obtain the consent of the council to enter into agreements with the federal or state governments respecting action to be taken pursuant to any of the powers granted by law to furnish, expend, and receive any funds or other assistance in connection with projects being or to be undertaken pursuant to those powers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, in accordance with section 46-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that the Mayor of the County of Hawaii is authorized to execute, on behalf of the County, the Memorandum of Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "1 ", to enable the County to receive the funding for this OHA training grant. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk of the County of Hawaii shall transmit copies of this resolution to the Office of the Mayor, the Finance and Police Departments. Dated at xilo ,Hawaii, this 2nd day of June , 2009. INT DUCED BY: 0'V~~, COUNCIL MEMBE O Y OF HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of [he County of Hawaii on JUne 2, 209 ATTEST: COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER ROLL CALL VOTE AYES NOES ABS EX ENRIQUES X FORD X GREENWELL X HOFFMANN X IKEDA X NAEOLE X ONISHI X YAGONG X YOSHIMOTO X 9 0 0 0 Reference: C-380/Waived FC RESOLUTION NO. S,S~J O9 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT This Memorandum of Agreement (hereinafter "MOA") is entered into this day of 2009, by and between the OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS, a body corporate existing under the Constitution and the Laws of the State of Hawaii, by its Administrator, Clyde W. Namu'o, and its Deputy Administrator, Mona Beruazdino, respectively, acting by and on behalf of the Board of Trustees, whose address is 711 Kapi'olani Boulevard, Suite 500, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, hereinafter referred to as "OHA" 'and the HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT, County of Hawaii, acting by and through its Mayor, William P. Kenoi, whose business and mailing address is 349 Kapi'olani Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, hereinafter referred to as "HCPD". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, one of the purposes for which OHA was established is to better the conditions of native Hawaiians and Hawaiians as defined in HRS sections 10-2, 10-4(4), 10-4(6) and 10-4(8), and other applicable law(s), as amended; and WHEREAS, Native Hawaiians comprises about twenty percent (20%) of the State of Hawai'i's total population, yet thirty-nine percent (39%) of Hawaians inmates identify themselves as part-Hawaiian or Native Hawaiian; and WHEREAS, there are approximately forty percent (40%) Native Hawaiian parolees statewide who are at risk of being re-arrested and returning to prison; and WHEREAS, many Native Hawaiian youths have their criminal cases end in adjudication compazed to other ethnic groups; and WHEREAS, sixty-four percent (64%) of those youth defendants aze Native Hawaiian, and they comprise over fifty percent (50%) of the population at the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility; and WHEREAS, the OHA and HCPD desire to work cooperatively and collaboratively to train and educate HCPD Patrol Officers in the areas of cultural awareness, crisis intervention, homelessness, and mental illness so they may assist individuals in need; and WHEREAS, on November 2, 2006, the OHA Boazd of Trustees appropriated funds and authorized the Administrator to commit up to TWENTY-FIVE and NO/100 DOLLARS ($25,000) to provide the necessary training and education in such areas as cultural awareness, crisis intervention, homelessness, and mental illness; and WHEREAS, the HCPD represents that it has the requisite qualifications, expertise, experience, and capacity to comply with terms and conditions required under this MOA; and Memorandum of Agreement Between OHA and Hawai' i County Police Department Page 1 of 6 EXffiBTT "1" WHEREAS, it is the intent and the purpose of the MOA to set forth the joint and several obligations of the parties hereto with respect to such cooperative relationship. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants herein contained, the OHA and HCPD mutually agree as follows: Purpose of MOA This MOA is for the purpose of identifying and enumerating the duties and responsibilities to be borne by OHA and HCPD for the training and education of HCPD Patrol Officers in the azeas of cultural awareness, crisis intervention, homelessness, and mental illness. The goal of the program is to increase awaeeness, and provide knowledge and skills for police officers when interacting with at-risk individuals, particularly to those who maybe suffering from mental illness. The bicycle patrol area will service the Hilo and Ke' aukaha azea. These azeas have a lazge proportion of Native Hawaiian youths and adults. The training and education of police officer will enable them to respond appropriately to a crisis, assist with access to mental health services, and reduce the number of arrest. HCPD would like more individuals to feel comfortable in accessing help and assistance through the bicycle program. II. Terms This MOA is effective as of May 1, 2009 and ends on April 30, 2010. HCPD shall provide services under II. A of this MOA from the effective date of this MOA and concluding on April 30, 2010. A final report from the HCPD is due on or before May 31, 2010. III. Points of Agreement A. HCPD shall provide training of Bicycle Patrol Officers in the azeas of cultural awareness, crisis intervention, homelessness, and mental illness. Other services which will include bicycle safety training, and the purchase of equipment and maintenance, is further described in the Scope of Work as set out in Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. Further, HCPD agrees to gather base line data to measure the reduction of arrests, and the number of times of accessing information and services. HCPD partnered with the University of Hawaii at Hilo to assist in data collection and analysis. The description of services included in the Scope of Work may be expanded or otherwise revised at any time during the term of this Agreement by the authorized representatives of both parties executing an Addendum to this Agreement. B. OHA shall provide technical assistance to HCPD to assist with the reporting, evaluation, and monitoring of the program. OHA will conduct a site visit to interview HCPD staff and program. Memorandum of Agreement Between OHA and Hawaii County Police Department Page 2 of 6 IV V Compensation OHA shall provide TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($25,000.00), subject to the availability of funds, payable to HCPD as follows: A. An INITIAL payment of THIRTEEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($13,000.00) upon execution of the Ageement and submission of a copy of the press release or proof thereof acknowledging OHA's funding support. B. A SECOND (2"d) payment of FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($5,000.00) payable upon submission and approval of progress activity and financial reports, satisfactory to OHA, for the period of May 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009, due on or before July 31, 2009. C. A THIRD (3`a) payment of FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($5,000.00) payable upon submission and approval of progress activity and financial reports, satisfactory to OHA, for the period of July 1, 2009 through October 31, 2009, due on or before November 30, 2009. D. A FOURTH (4th) payment of ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,500.00) payable upon submission and approval of progress activity and financial reports, satisfactory to OHA, for the period of November 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010, due on or before February 28, 2010. E. A FIFTH (5th) and final payment of FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($500.00) payable upon submission and approval of final activity and financial reports, satisfactory to OHA, to include the period of February 1, 2010 through April 30, 2010, due on or before May 31, 2010. Reporting Requirements A. Quarterly and Final Reports to OHA. HCPD shall submit quarterly and final reports to OHA. HCPD will be assigned to an OHA gant monitor who will provide technical assistance for the reports and address progam concerns as needed. The OHA grant monitor will also conduct a site visit during the contract award period.. In addition, HCPD shall submit to OHA on or before May 31, 2010 a final report, satisfactory to OHA, which shall contain a final expenditure report together with unexpended balances of funds. HCPD shall submit quarterly and final reports based on due dates. Ouarterly Report Period May 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009 July 1, 2009 to October 31, 2009 November 1, 2009 to January 31, 2010 February 1, 2010 to Apri130, 2010 Due Date July 31, 2009 November 30, 2009 February 28, 2010 May 31, 2010 Memorandum of Agreement Between OHA and Hawaii County Police Department Page 3 of 6 VI. VII. No Liability OHA and HCPD each agree that it will be responsible for its own acts and the results thereof and shall not be responsible for the acts of the other party and the results thereof and will assume all risk and liability to itself, its agents, or its employees for any injury to persons or property resulting in any manner from the conduct of its own operations, and the operations of its agents or employees under this agreement, and for any loss, cost damage, or expense resulting at any time from any and all causes due to any act or acts, own employees, while occupying or visiting the premises under and pursuant to the agreement. Other Terms and Conditions A. Notices All notices required and pennitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered in person or deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: OHA: OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS 711 Kapi'olani Boulevard, Suite 500 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Attn: Clyde W. Namu'o HCPD: Hawaii Police Department 349 Kapi'olani Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Attn: Harry S. Kubojiri Such address may be changed from time to time by either party by providing written notice to the other in the manner set forth above. B. Termination of MOA If, for any cause, the HCPD fails to satisfactorily fulfill in a timely and proper manner, the HCPD's obligation under this MOA or breaches any of the promises, terms, or conditions of this MOA, and having been given reasonable notice of an opportunity to cure any such default and not having taken satisfactory corrective action within the time specified by OHA, OHA shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the HCPD of such termination at least SEVEN (7) calendaz days before the effective date of such termination. Furthermore, either party may terminate this MOA without statement of cause at any time by giving written notice to the other party of such termination at least SEVEN (7) calendar days before the effective date of such termination. C. Modification of MOA Any modification, alteration, or change to this MOA, including modification of the services to be performed and/or extension of time of performance shall be Memorandum of Agreement Between OHA and Hawai i County Police Department Page 4 of 6 made only by written supplemental agreement executed by the parties of this Agreement. D. Entire Agreement This MOA contains the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement whether oral or written. This Agreement supersedes any prior written or oral Agreement between the parties. E. Applicable Law This MOA shall be governed by the laws of the State of Hawaii. Memorandum of Agreement Between OHA and FIawai'i County Police Department Page 5 of 6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement effective as of the day and year first above written. Date: , 2009 OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS By CLYDE W. NAMU`O Its Administrator Date: , 2009 By MONA BERNARDINO Its Deputy Administrator "OHA" Date: .2009 HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT By WILLIAM P. KENOI Its Mayor "HCPD" APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: JOHN P. ALAMODIN Health, Human Services, and Housing Director APPR VED AS TO FyO~RM: ~ ~ e~p ERNEST M. KIMOTO OHA Senior Counsel to the Administrator Z~ a Date: ~ ~ I i ~u J Date: _ l Memorandum of Agreement Be[ween OHA and Hawai' i County Police Department Page 6 of 6 OHA Grant Proposal Executive Summary The name of our organization is the Hawaii County Police Department. The employees of the Hawaii Police Department are committed to preserving the Spirit of Aloha. We work cooperatively with the community to enforce the laws, preserve peace, and provide a safe environment. The Hawaii Police Department is committed to providing the highest quality of police service and forming partnerships with the community to achieve public satisfaction making the Big Island a safe place to live, visit, and conduct business. Integrity, professionalism, compassion, teamwork and community satisfaction are our core values. We believe by partnering with The Office of Hawaiian Affairs on this project we will improve the quality of life for people of Hawaiian ancestry, Hawaiian Homeland residents, as well as others in the community. Funding this project will foster a closer more positive relationship between the police and the Hawaiian community. It will enable the Hawaii County Police Department to interact with the Hawaiian community in a more culturally sensitive way, respecting Hawaiian traditions and practices. Through this we hope to lower the numbers of Hawaiians entering the criminal justice system while still providing a safe environment. Recently, Hawaii County Police Department has reinstated the Bicycle Patrol for the downtown Hilo business district and the Keaukaha area, including the Keaukaha Hawaiian Homelands area. The Bicycle Patrol is designed to give the community greater access to police officers, improve community relations and provide better service. We have found that the Bicycle Patrol increase the number of positive encounters between police and the community cultivating a more collaborative and positive relationship. The Bicycle Patrol creates an environment in which the community feels a greater ease in reaching out to police officers and builds a greater rapport and trust. By the simple act of getting the police officer out of the car and onto the street in direct contact with the community a bridge is built between them. We find that the Bicycle Patrol also has a huge impact on the children in the community. Kids love to talk and interact with the police when they are on their bikes and foster a positive perception of police in their minds. We intend to reach out to the youth in the Keaukaha area, via the Bicycle Patrol to build rapport and be proactive in addressing problems in that community. It allows both the community and police officers to achieve a greater empathy and respect for one another. The Bicycle Patrol is a proactive program and approach in handling problems in the community. The Bicycle Patrol was originally started ten years ago with an E. Byme Memorial Grant. Through this grant bikes, uniforms and training were able to be procured. Some years later another E. Byrne Memorial Grant provided additional training and equipment. As of 2009 Weed and Seed grant money was used to provide new uniforms and training for seven officers to reinstate the Bicycle Patrol. The Bicycle Patrol program has been sustained entirely on grant monies and with the current economic situation it doesn't appear this will change any time soon. Through the Bicycle Patrol we are currently servicing the Keaukaha Community Park, Keaukaha Hawaiian Homelands, Keaukaha beach area and the downtown Hilo business district. The Keaukaha Hawaiian Homelands has two hundred plus residents. June through September the Keaukaha beach area is home to another one hundred plus residents of primarily Hawaiian ancestry. Unfortunately, many of the homeless we service through Bicycle Patrol are also of Hawaiian ancestry. We intend in the future to include Kailua-Kona, Kona Old Airport and Old Industrial area as funding becomes available. Most o f our target areas for service with the Bicycle Patrol have a large population of peoples with Hawaiian ancestry and are of lower socio- economic status. Through the support of The Office of Hawaiian Affairs we hope to increase the quality of service to the Hawaiian community by acquiring additional training and equipment for the Bicycle Patrol. Problem/Opportunity Statement As the State and County of Hawaii face immediate financial shortfalls and a budget crisis, many new challenges are being presented. In addressing these new financial realities, the State and County have cut or eliminated many services that directly affect the health of our community. Discretionary monies once available from the Hawaii County Counsel for programs like the Bicycle Patrol are no longer available. The effects of these cutbacks are now being seen in both the Hawaiian and non Hawaiian communities. Hilo and Kona have a large homeless population suffering from mental illness and unfortunately a substantial number of these homeless aze of Hawaiian ancestry. As case and medication management of the mentally ill and homeless have declined we are seeing an increase in disturbances involving the mentally ill and homeless. Livability, quality of life and the general safety of our communities have been negatively affected by these cutbacks. State cuts like Mental Health services through the Department of Health have been severely curtailed in not totally eliminated. This has had a direct impact on the Hawaii County Police Department as our calls for service regarding the mentally ill are increasing. Programs like Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Ke Ala Lokahi (domestic violence assistance and prevention program) on the Island of Hawaii have been eliminated. Community Based Case Management has gone from 3.5 hours a day to 3.5 hour a month. As these programs have been cut we have seen a 30% increase in calls for Crisis Mobile Outreach. The Hilo Medical Center reports an increase in Person's Needing Emergency Mental Health Evaluation, (MHl) admittance since these cutbacks have taken place. Equipment, maintenance and uniforms are another challenge faced by the State and County financial shortfall. Currently the bikes we use for patrol aze ten years old and in declining condition. Bicycle Patrol Officers aze currently limited to one shirt and one pair of shorts as this is all the budget allows, hampering Bicycle Patrol efforts. Incident's have arisen during the course of duty were the uniform becomes unusable and the officer has to be pulled from patrol, effectively ending Bicycle Patrol for the day. Because of the cutbacks and financial realities of today's economy the burden on the police will only continue to increase. This making the Bicycle Patrol program even more critical and valuable. With OHA support of the Bicycle Patrol we can mitigate many of these problems by the proper training of Bicycle Patrol Officers and provision of essential equipment needed. Project Plan The following are the steps and strategies that will be implemented if this grant proposal is approved. The project plan outlined below we consider the most cost effect, expeditious and sustainable. 1. Training of existing Bicycle Patrol Officers in the areas of cultural awareness, crisis intervention, homelessness and mentally ill. This by providing scholarships for trainings and conferences to identified officers. Scholarships would include the cost oftraining/conference, travel and accommodations if applicable. Trainings/conferences would be subject to approval by OHA and the Police Chief of Hawaii County by memorandum. Trainings/conferences will be completed within one year of grant acceptance. Local resources and professionals will be utilized whenever possible. The number of scholarship awards will be determined by the number of qualified officers and the related costs. The purpose of these scholarships is to increase the awareness and skill set of the officers involved. After completion of training/conference they will give In Service Training to patrol officers. 2. Training of police officers to participate in the Bicycle Patrol program. This to include basic bicycle concepts such as maintenance, safety, physical conditioning and tactics. Training to be conducted by entity approved by the Police Chief of the County of Hawaii sufficient to qualify officer's for participation in the Bicycle Patrol program. Grant to cover the cost of training, travel/accommodations if applicable. Local resources and professionals will be utilized whenever possible. Training to be completed within one year of grant acceptance. The number of officers to be determined by training related costs once identified. The purpose of this training is to increase the number of police officers available for Bicycle Patrol. 3. Equipment and Maintenance Expenses. Procure new bicycles meeting minimum criteria for Bicycle Patrol duty. Procure adequate supply of uniforms and duty belts for Bicycle Patrol Officers completing training. Provide a budget for maintenance, parts and other equipment related expenses for Bicycle Patrol. Project Plan Summary By providing police officers with trainings and or conference scholarships in the areas of cultural awareness, crisis intervention, homelessness and the mentally ill, the officer's will be able to expand and improve their skill set and provide better service to the community. It will allow them to gain a better understanding of those communities and how better to service it. With this knowledge they will then provide In Service Training to their peers on the concepts learned. This to be done during Pre shift Watch briefings. A synopsis and attendance log of the In Service Training will then be submitted to OHA for your review and information. Continued training of new officers into the Bicycle Patrol program must be done to ensure the sustainability of the Bicycle Patrol. This will be done by using available resources identified by the Hawaii County Police Department ensuring that the training will meet HCPD requirements and standards for police officer participation in the Bicycle Patrol program. Once a training program is identified and approved by the Police Chief of HCPD a course description, attendee list and course related costs and fees will be provided to OHA. In the past we have been able to train seven officers for Bicycle Patrol for a total cost of one thousand dollars. Trainings will commence as soon as possible and will continue until available funds are used. As mentioned earlier the bikes currently used are ten years old and in deteriorating condition. Again to ensure a sustainable Bicycle Patrol program we will need to procure new bikes and have a budget for their maintenance. Items like tires, tubes, brake pads est. will be needed over time. Also include in this budget item is the refurbishing of existing bikes. Uniforms and Duty belts are other items required for Bicycle Patrol. By providing funding for these items OHA will be giving invaluable support to the Bicycle Patrol currently unavailable from other sources. All procurements made from this part of the grant budget will be reported to OHA in the form of receipts and requisition forms. Budget Matrix Description OHA Funded In Kind Total 1. Training/Scholarships 4000.00 4000.00 2. Bike Patrol Training 4000.00 4000.00 3. Equipment A. Patrol Bike's 9000.00 9000.00 B. Uniforms & Duty 5000.00 5000.00 Belts C. Misc maintenance 3000.00 3000.00 fund 4. Per diem and Over $2,000.00 Time ex enses 5. Survey construction $2,000.00 and statistical analysis- University ofHawaii at Hilo Total Project Cost $29,000.00 OHA Request $25,000.00 The above table shows how monies are to be allocated. Number of trainings, scholarships, bikes and equipment will vary depending on pricing. From past procurements the following is a rough idea of what can be expected from budget. Attached with this proposal are past procurements and are only intended to give a rough idea of expenses. Traininas and Scholarships: Eight officers to attend trainings and or receive scholarships to conferences. Bike Patrol Training: Thirty officers, receiving forty hours of bike patrol training. New Patrol Bikes: Six new bikes. Refurbishment of existin bg ikes: Five bikes Uniforms and Dutv Belts: Uniforms and duty gear to outfit ten officers. Funding Information Funding of this proposal will be accepted by The Hawaii County Counsel by resolution then given to the Hawaii County Police Department for fiscal administration. Expenditure of grant funds will be determined and approved as stated in the Project Plan. The Hawaii County Police Department will then report back to OHA on those disbursements via receipts and requisition forms. The funds provided by OHA will directly benefit those with Hawaiian ancestry by supporting the continuation of the Bicycle Patrol in areas predominantly comprised of Hawaiians and their children. Evaluation and Reporting The success of the Bicycle Patrol will be measured and reported in several ways, community satisfaction being the primary. This will be measured in two ways: 1. A written survey will be given to residents of the Keaukaha Hawaiian Homelands and Beach area to complete. The survey will reflect community satisfaction, perception and effectiveness of Bicycle Patrol. This survey will be administered by the Community Policing Section twice over a twelve month period. Results will then be forwarded to OHA for evaluation and review. 2. Miscellaneous Service records (MP's) will be generated by Bicycle Patrol Officers via our Records Management System (RMS) to document non criminal contacts the officers have with community members while on Bicycle Patrol. MP's to reflect what type of contact was made, with whom and the disposition. The MP's are then to be reviewed quarterly for one year by the Community Policing Section for analysis. Results and recommendations are then to be forwarded to OHA for evaluation and review. A written survey will also be administered to Bicycle Patrol Officers twice over a twelve month period. This survey will inquire as to the officer's attitudes regarding the Bicycle Patrol and its effectiveness. These surveys will be administered by the Community Policing Section. The results and recommendations are then to be forwarded to OHA for evaluation and review. A quarterly review of all the Criminal Case's and arrests generated by Bicycle Patrol will be conducted. This information will be reviewed by the Community Policing Section and the results forwarded to OHA for review. All information gathered via criminal cases, MP's, arrests, surveys est. will be analyzed for parties' ethnic affiliation i.e.: Hawaiian non Hawaiian. Additionally they will be analyzed to see if during police contact that member was referred to another appropriate organization for assistance when applicable. A summation of the results gathered will then be reported via a written document to OHA twelve months after the grant approval. This will act as a yeazend report summarizing the Bicycle Patrols effectiveness and its impact on the Hawaiian community. A quarterly Bicycle Patrol schedule will be submitted to OHA. The reports and statistics gained over the next year can then be used to create a baseline for comparison against subsequent yeazs. It should be noted that we will receive assistance in survey construction and statistical analysis from the University of Hawaii, Hilo at no cost. Conclusion Faced with economic uncertainty we all face many new challenges. Only by collaborative efforts and an open mind in trying new approaches will we be able to face these challenges effectively. The Hawaii County Police Department believes that by partnering with the community and OHA in efforts like the Bicycle Patrol we can provide a safe community for all. Through the Bicycle Patrol program we see a bright future in building strong ties with the community. With ongoing and expanded training for police officers in the areas of crisis intervention, cultural awazeness, conflict management, homelessness and the mentally ill we will increase our ability to help those in need. It is a priority of the Hawaii County Police Department to give the highest quality of service to those living in and around Hawaiian Homelands and we recognize this population is very unique and has much to offer. We want to continue foster a positive relationship with these communities and believe this can be done in part with the Bicycle Patrol Program and increased training of our police officers. We believe the Bicycle Patrol is a sustainable, transfonnative and progressive approach in solving problems and building a bridge between the Hawaiian community and the police deparhnent. We humbly ask you to consider and approve our grant proposal for 25,000.00. The Hawaii County Police Department gratefully thanks you for your continued work with issues facing the Hawaiian population and we look forward to assisting you in this endeavor.