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Home My WebLink About2013-10-18 Police Commission Minutes HAWAI‘I POLICE COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION MINUTES OCTOBER 18, 2013 WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER BUILDING G CONFERENCE ROOM CALL TO ORDER Chair Victorine called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leroy J. Victorine, Chair John M. Bertsch, Commissioner Robert G. Gomes, Sr., Commissioner Jeffrey T. Gray, Commissioner Keith T. Morioka, Commissioner Kenneth T. Ono, Commissioner Guy K. Schutte, Commissioner Excused: Carol R. Ignacio, Vice Chair T. Ka‘ili Pe‘a-Ferrari, Commissioner A quorum was present. Also present: Paul Ferreira, Deputy Police Chief Paul Kealoha, Assistant Chief Henry Tavares, Assistant Chief Kenneth Bugado, Captain Lincoln S. T. Ashida, Corporation Counsel Josie Pelayo, Secretary APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Schutte moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Morioka seconded, and it carried unanimously. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 20, 2013, regular and executive sessions. Commissioner Morioka moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Schutte seconded, and it carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Correspondence No.2013-13, request for legal representation for Officer Robert K. Pule in USDC CIV NO. 13-00465 DKW RLP. Commissioner Schutte moved to accept and file. Commissioner Morioka seconded, and it carried unanimously. Hawai‘i Police Commission Regular Session Minutes October 18, 2013 Page 2 POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT ON DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES Including, but not limited to: Crime report by area, category, and trends. Assistant Chief Tavares reported that up through September 30, 2013, there were 2,253 serious crimes, of which 575 were investigated by the Criminal Investigation units. For the month of September, they had 7,584 calls for service. Traffic report by area, category, and trends. Assistant Chief Kealoha reported having five traffic fatalities in September. They continue with enforcement in troubled intersections such as the Pahoa Village intersection at Highway 11. They continue with enforcement on the new Saddle Road and have had a few DUI stops. Personnel report on vacancies, recruitment, training, promotions, reallocations, severance from service, and work assignments. Deputy Chief Ferreira reported that they received approval for ten new sworn positions, five in Puna and five in Ka’u. They have two intergovernmental transfers. They have a couple vacant clerk positions. A class is being held for six new dispatchers. Finance report of budget and expenditures. Deputy Chief Ferreira reported that expenditures are on track. Work on the next fiscal year’s budget has started. They were told by County Finance to prepare a status quo budget, except for utilities. They have asked the captains for input and proposals, primarily for facility maintenance. County Finance is working on the raises for SHOPO. Commendations of sworn and civilian employees. Deputy Chief Ferreira reported receiving nine commendations since the last meeting involving 51 personnel. Other departmental activities. Deputy Chief Ferreira reported that they completed the last Aloha Training Class. They can put on another class if they need to. Assistant Chief Tavares explained the stealth monitor which was discussed at the previous meeting. It is a radar computer mounted on a post. It registers the number of cars and speed for a 24-hour period. It shows the time of day speeders travel, and so they can put their resources out at that time. AC Tavares further reported that they are using excessive driving grants for officers to work after their shift. The Traffic Enforcement Unit does a lot of enforcement on Saddle Road. Hawai‘i Police Commission Regular Session Minutes October 18, 2013 Page 3 EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Bertsch moved to meet in executive session to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawai‘i Police Department, to consider sensitive matters relating to public safety, and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92-5 (a) (2) (4) (6) and the Hawai‘i County Charter Section 13-20 (b). Commissioner Schutte seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 9:35 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 10:41 a.m. ACTION BY THE COMMISSION Correspondence No. 2013-13, request for legal representation for Officer Robert K. Pule in USDC CIV NO. 13-00465 DKW RLP. Commissioner Schutte moved to approve legal representation. Commissioner Gomes seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 13-33: Complainant alleged that an officer spoke to him over the phone in a harassing and threatening manner. Commissioner Gomes moved to refer the complaint to the Police Chief for further investigation. Commissioner Schutte seconded, and it carried with a nay vote from Commissioner Bertsch. There was concern and discussion that when complaints are referred to the Chief, the commission is not informed of the outcome. The Chief should report back to the commission on the status of the complaint. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Victorine announced that the Police Commission’s next monthly meeting will be on Friday, November 15, 2013, at 9:00 a.m., in the Waimea Civic Center Conference Room, 67-5189 Kamamalu St., Waimea, Hawai‘i. Collection of files and documents. –Done. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:08 a.m. SUBMITTED BY: JOSIE PELAYO, SECRETARY APPROVED BY: LEROY J. VICTORINE, CHAIR