Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0382.000 2010-2012William P. Kenoi Mayor September 22, 2011 County of Hawaii Finance Department 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2103 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961-8234 • Fax (808) 961 -8569 Dominic Yagong, Council Chair and Members of the Hawaii County Council Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Nancy E. Crawford Director Deanna S. Sako Deputy Director CJ) rrt co Re: Operating Budget Enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating $30,000 from the Liquor Control Fund Balance Reserve Account to the Department of Liquor Control's OCE (Other Current Expenses) account. The Department of Liquor Control has embarked on a program to give its investigators specialized non - aggressive self defense training to aid them in controlling an intoxicated, aggressive person that may lead to possible violent situations. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Gerald Takase of the Department of Liquor Control at 961 -8218. Nancy Crawford Director of Finance Enc. cc: Liquor Control Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer comm. No. 3 8 Z Ref. To: FG Ref. Date $EP 22 7ntt_,.. Form #: B -52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT: STAFF CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Department of Liquor Control Gerald Takase DATE: PHONE: 961 -8218 A. REQUEST: The Department of Liquor Control would like to transfer $30,000 from our Liquor Control Fund Balance Reserve Account to the account listed below: 010.251.5251.02.115 (Misc. Contract Services) B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): The Department of Liquor Control has embarked on a program to give its investigators specialized non - aggressive self defense training to aid them in controlling an intoxicated aggressive person that may lead to possible violent situations -- joint locks, arm bars, leverage and hand - cuffing techniques to subdue problematic individuals without striking or causing long term injuries; how to defend themselves against weapons (broken bottles, knives, clubs, etc.). The department recognizes the danger inherent in patrolling the bars at night and having to sometimes deal with intoxicated, unruly individuals. Short of using deadly force, we are trying to give these investigators skills necessary to protect themselves and others. Pursuant to Rule 2 -3E of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission of the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawai'i, the Director is authorized to "designate a portion of fine monies collected for use in programs to promote compliance to liquor laws. Such programs may include, but is not limited to enforcement, ..." SIGNED: 3Gst.t_ot DATE: 1-1?-II Department Head