HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-30-26 Police Commission Agenda Greg Yamada,Chair
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Wendy Botelho,Vice Chair
Mayor �"�'P�'� Franz"Junior"Fischer,Member
+; Rick Robinson,Member
Arthur Buckman,Member
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Eileen Lacerte,Member
Jacob Tavares,Member
COUNTY OF HAWAI`I Bernadette Urban-Smith,Member
Police Commission
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9 Hilo,Hawaii 96720
Phone: (808)932-2950 Fax: (808)932-2949
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given of the following matters to be considered by the Police Commission of the
County of Hawaii in accordance with the provisions of§ 92-7, Hawai'i Revised Statutes. Additional
meeting instructions and information are located at the end of the agenda.
DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
PLACE: WEST HAWAI`I CIVIC CENTER, BUILDING A, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
74-5044 ANE KEOHOKALOLE HIGHWAY, KAILUA-KONA, HI
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I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Public statements must be related to items specifically listed on this agenda.
Statements may be provided at the start of the meeting or when the specific agenda
item is called. Testifiers are limited to a maximum of five (5) minutes.
III. DISCUSSION REGARDING SELECTION OF THE POLICE CHIEF
The Commission will discuss and possibly make decisions regarding any remaining
aspects of the selection process, including any remaining issues raised at the
Commission meeting held on January 29, 2026.
The Commission may enter a closed executive session under HRS §§ 92-4 and 92-
5(a)(4) to consult with the board's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the
board's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities related to the selection
process of the Police Chief.
IV. POLICE CHIEF INTERVIEWS
The Commission will interview the candidates for the position of Chief of Police, listed
below in alphabetical order:
Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Hawaii Police Commission
Meeting Agenda
January 30, 2026
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• Chad Janis
• Jennifer Krauss
• Anthony Kumamaru
• Reed Mahuna
• John Matagi
• Kenneth Quiocho
• Timothy Wilson
• Paul Yang
V. SELECTION OF POLICE CHIEF
The Commission will discuss and decide which candidate is the best fit for Chief of
Police, which includes a conditional offer of employment to the chosen candidate.
VI. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Consideration of items to be placed on the upcoming agenda.
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 20, at 9.00 a.m., at the
County Building, Council Chambers, Suite 1401, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Meetinq Instructions and Information
Meetinq Format and Livestream: This is an in-person meeting and not a remote meeting under
HRS 92-3.7. The meeting will continue regardless of any loss of audiovisual communication.
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Submittinq Written Testimony: Written testimony may be submitted via email at
Charisse.Correa@hawaiipolice.gov, by mail, or in person to the Police Commission's office at 101
Pauahi Street, Suite 9, Hilo, Hawaii 96720. Please submit written testimony by 12:00 noon, two
business days before the meeting.
Oral Testimony: Testimony must be related to an item on the agenda. The Commission will hear
public testimony at the beginning of the meeting or when the respective agenda item is called, or
as allowed at the sole discretion of the chair. Testifiers will be limited to five (5) minutes; please
plan accordingly.
Special Assistance: The in-person meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need an
auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the Commission's
secretary by phone at (808) 932-2950 or by email at Charisse.Correa@hawaiipolice.gov as soon
as possible, preferably three days before the meeting date. Requests made as early as possible
have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in
alternate/accessible formats.