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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-20-26 Police Commission Agenda Greg Yamada, Chair C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. Wendy Botelho, Vice Chair Mayor Lloyd Enriquez, Member Franz “Junior” Fischer, Member Eileen Lacerte, Member Allen Salavea, Member Jacob Tavares, Member Bernadette Urban-Smith, Member Vacant, Member Police Commission 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9 •Hilo,Hawai‘i96720 Phone: (808) 932-2950 •Fax: (808) 932-2949 AGENDA DATE:FRIDAY,MARCH 20, 2026 TIME:9:00A.M. PLACE: 74-5044 ANE KEOHOKALOLE HIGHWAY, KAILUA-KONA, HI 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.APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 29, 2026, regular and executive sessions. January 30, 2026, regular and executive sessions. IV. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT ON DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES This report includes statements regarding the following: Crime Statistics Traffic Statistics Vice Report Personnel Report Finance Report Commendations and Awards Other Department Activities/Highlights Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii Police Commission Meeting Agenda March 20, 2026 Page 2 V.NEW BUSINESS Correspondence No. 26-04 Appointment of Deputy Police Chief Memorandum from Police Chief Reed Mahuna regarding his selection of Assistant Chief Sherry Bird for appointment to the position of Deputy Police Chief. Pursuant to PoliceChief with the confirmation of the Police Commission. The Commission will discuss and take action on the proposed appointment. Commission’s Secretary Position The Commission will discuss the status of the Commission’s Secretary position, including the upcoming vacancy and the absence of a backup position or contingency plan. The Commission may consider possible options and take action asappropriate. Discussion regarding the Performance Evaluation of the Police Chief The Commission will discuss and possibly make decisions regarding evaluation of the Police Chief’s performance, including: (1) when to conduct the evaluation; (2) evaluation criteria; (3) evaluation process; and (4) any other matters related to the evaluation. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) For the following agenda items, the Commission will meet in executive session to consider charges against officers or employees of the police department, where matters affecting privacy will be involved and may consult with the board’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS § 92-5 Charter Section 13-20 (b). VI.CONSIDERATION AND INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS (EXECUTIVE SESSION–CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) HPC 26-01:The complainant alleges that the officer’s conduct was hostile. HPC 26-03:The complainant alleges that the officer’s conduct was inappropriately aggressive. Complaints in the non-acceptance category. VII. STATUS REPORT OF REFERRED AND EXTERNAL COMPLAINTS (EXECUTIVE SESSION –CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) VIII.ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS (RETURN TO OPEN SESSION) Consideration and Investigation of Complaints: Hawaii Police Commission Meeting Agenda March 20, 2026 Page 3 o HPC 26-01 o HPC 26-03 o Complaints in the non-acceptance category IX. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Consideration of items to be placed on the upcoming agenda. X.ANNOUNCEMENTS The next regular meeting is currentlyscheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at the County Building, Council Chambers, Suite 1401, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI. XI. ADJOURNMENT Meeting Instructions and Information Submitting Written Testimony: Written testimony may be submitted by email to Police.Commission@hawaiipolice.gov,by mail, or in person at the Police Commission’s office 12:00 noon, two business days before the meeting. Note that all written testimony is considered a public record. 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.