Police Commission

Appoints and removes the Police Chief and oversees matters relating to the goals and aims of the Police Department. It reviews the annual budget prepared by the Chief and may make recommendations thereon to the Mayor. It also receives, considers and investigates charges brought by the public against the conduct of the Department or any of its members and submits a written report of its findings to the Police Chief within 90 days.

The Police Commission consists of 7 at-large members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council to 3 yr. staggered terms.

For more information about the duties and responsibilities of the Police Commission, please refer to Section 11.2, Kauai County Charter and Section 520-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Members

James R. O'Connor, Chair

Charles C.C. Iona, Vice Chair

Bradley I. Chiba

Ernest L. Kanekoa, Jr.

Randall Francisco

Alfredo Nebre Jr.

Donald K. Okami Sr.

Contact information

Kauai Police Commission

c/o Office of Boards & Commissions

4444 Rice Street, Suite 150

Līhuʻe, HI 96766

Phone: (808) 241-4920

Fax: (808) 241-5127

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